Courses - Spring 2024
SPAN103
Intensive Elementary Spanish
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Must have appropriate World Language Placement (WLP) score.
Restriction: Must not be a native/fluent speaker of Spanish. Native/fluent speakers of Spanish or students who have previously attended school in Spanish speaking countries should take the WLP and see the Spanish Undergraduate Advisor to identify the correct Spanish course for which to register.
Credit only granted for: SPAN102 or SPAN103.
Develops students' communicative competence at the novice mid/high level of proficiency. Introduces students to global Hispanophone cultures.
SPAN203
Intensive Intermediate Spanish
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: SPAN103; or must have appropriate World Language Placement (WLP) score.
Restriction: Must not be a native/fluent speaker of Spanish. Native/fluent speakers of Spanish or students who have previously attended school in Spanish speaking countries should take the WLP and see the Spanish Undergraduate Advisor to identify the correct Spanish course for which to register.
Continues to develop students' communicative competence at the novice high/intermediate low level of proficiency. Furthers the introduction to global Hispanophone cultures.
SPAN204
Spanish Grammar Review
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: SPAN203; or must have appropriate World Language Placement (WLP) score.
Restriction: Must not be a native/fluent speaker of Spanish. Native/fluent speakers of Spanish or students who have previously attended school in Spanish speaking countries should take the WLP and see the Spanish Undergraduate Advisor to identify the correct Spanish course for which to register.
Further develops students' communicative competence at the intermediate mid/high level of proficiency. Fosters expanded knowledge of and appreciation for global Hispanophone cultures.
SPAN207
Reading and Writing in Spanish
Prerequisite: Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in SPAN204; or must have appropriate World Language Placement Test (WLPT) score.
Selected readings with emphasis on reading comprehension and the development of reading strategies. Work in composition writing and a review of selected grammatical topics. Complements material of SPAN204.
SPAN235
Issues in Latin American and Caribbean Studies II
Cross-listed with: LACS235, PORT235.
Credit only granted for: LASC235, PORT235, SPAN235, or LACS235.
Formerly: LASC235.
Major issues shaping Latin American and Caribbean societies including the changing constructions of race, ethnicity, gender and class as well as expressions of popular cultures and revolutionary practices. Taught in English.
SPAN301
Advanced Grammar and Composition I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in SPAN207.
Practice of complex grammatical structures through reading and writing of compositions and essays. Specific lexical, syntactic, rhetorical, and stylistic devices will be highlighted.
SPAN303
Approaches to Cultural Materials in the Hispanic World
Prerequisite: SPAN301.
Recommended: May elect to take SPAN311 and/or SPAN316 in same semester as SPAN303.
Development of proficiency in critical thought through the reading, viewing, and analytical discussion of major genres and styles of cultural materials selected from Spanish-speaking world. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN306
Spanish for Heritage Speakers II
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: SPAN206.
Practice of complex grammatical structures through reading and writing of compositions and essays. Specific lexical, syntactic, rhetorical and stylistic devices will be highlighted. Designed for Spanish speakers educated in English. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN307
Oral Communication Skills for Heritage Speakers of Spanish
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Native or near native knowledge of and no formal education in Spanish.
Development of techniques for formal public speaking in Spanish. Writing and delivering oral presentations for varied audiences and purposes. Includes strategies for organization, the use of rhetorical patterns, and the development of effective discourse. Designed for Heritage speakers of Spanish with native or near native knowledge of Spanish, but no formal education in Spanish. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN311
Advanced Communication I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: SPAN301; and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in SPAN303.
Restriction: Must not be a native/fluent speaker of Spanish.
Further development of listening, speaking, and writing skills in Spanish. Opportunity to develop oral and written fluency, improve pronunciation and increase vocabulary. Individual and/or group oral presentations. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN316
Spanish Translation I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: SPAN301; and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in SPAN303.
Translation of texts into Spanish and/or English. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN332
Spanish Culture, Civilization and Literature II: Renaissance and Baroque
Prerequisite: SPAN303; and (SPAN311 or SPAN316).
An overview of cultural and literary production of Spain from the late 15th through late 17th centuries, exploring the production of literary texts in their socio-historical, political, religious and cultural contexts and development. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN333
Spanish Culture, Civilization and Literature III: Modern Times
Prerequisite: SPAN303; and (SPAN311 or SPAN316).
An overview of cultural and literary production of Spain from the late 17th century through the present day, exploring the production of literary texts in their socio-historical, political, religious and cultural contexts and development. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN359E
Spanish for the Professions; Performing U.S. Latina/e/o Experiences
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
This course is an introduction to the ways that Latina/e/o artists and activists have used music, literature, theater, performance art, film, and social media to document, represent, and engage with their communities as they have shown up and spoken out throughout the United States.
SPAN359P
Spanish for the Professions; Spanish in Politics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
This course is designed to strengthen communication and critical thinking skills to understand and analyze political and international issues. Taught in Spanish, this course provides approaches to historical and cultural contexts in order to engage in class discussions on issues that affect the Hispanic/Latino world, Hispanics in the US, and the region's relationship with the US. Among others, these will include migration, the growing fascination with fascism, strengthening democratic institutions, and voting rights. Assignments will include practical engagement with, for instance, Spanish-speaking stakeholders.
SPAN362
Latin American Literatures and Cultures II: From Independence to Nation Formation
Prerequisite: SPAN303; and (SPAN311 or SPAN316).
An overview of cultural and literary production of Latin America from the 18th Century to approximately 1900, exploring the production of literary texts in their socio-historical, political, and cultural contexts and development. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN363
Latin American Literatures and Cultures III: From Modernism to Neo-Liberalism
Prerequisite: SPAN303; and (SPAN311 or SPAN316).
An overview of cultural and literary production of Latin America from the late 19th through the early 21st centuries, exploring the production of literary texts in their socio-historical, political, and cultural contexts and development. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN370
Spanish for Business I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: SPAN303; and (SPAN311 or SPAN316).
Credit only granted for: SPAN315 or SPAN370.
Formerly: SPAN315.
Business Spanish terminology, vocabulary and practices. Emphasis on everyday spoken and written Spanish. Readings and discussions of Spanish commercial topics. May include exposure to Spanish commercial topics. May include exposure to Spanish business environments. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN371
Spanish for the Health Professions
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: SPAN303; and (SPAN311 or SPAN316).
Exploration of cultural and linguistic skills for the health professions including vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading and strategies. No experience in the professional area necessary. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN373
Spanish in the Media
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: SPAN303; and (SPAN311 or SPAN316). Or permission of instructor.
Credit only granted for: SPAN373 or SPAN359A.
Formerly: SPAN359A.
Exploration of Spanish in current events in the Hispanic world in local and international press and varied media, and production of journalistic articles.
SPAN386
Experiential Learning
Credits:
3 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.
Restriction: Junior standing or higher.
SPAN388W
Writing Center Internship
Prerequisite: Permission of the Writing Center (1205 Tawes Hall). Repeatable to 12 credits.
Cross-listed with: ENGL388W.
Credit only granted for: ENGL388W or SPAN388W.
Examines face-to-face and online writing center theory and practice through readings, exercises, and supervised tutoring. Students investigate the writing process and help other writers to negotiate it.
Prerequisite: permission of department. Repeatable to 12 credits. To apply, go to http://www.english.umd.edu/academics/writingcenter/ internship. Cross-listed with ENGL388W. Credit only greanted for ENGL388W or SPAN388W.
Students taking ENGL388W for the first time should register for section 0101 for 4 credits. When taking the course a gain in subsequent semesters, students should register for 2001.
Students taking ENGL388W for the first time should register for section 0101 for 4 credits. When taking the course a gain in subsequent semesters, students should register for 2001.
SPAN399
Independent Study in Spanish
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: permission of department.
SPAN426
Hispanic Linguistics III: Language in Use
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: SPAN303; and SPAN311 or SPAN316 or SPAN325.
Also offered as: SPAN626.
Credit only granted for: SPAN426 or SPAN626.
Designed for students without previous experience in Linguistics. Focus on language variation and use, linguistic change, and bilingualism. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN431
Mexican Women Writers
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: SPAN331, SPAN332, SPAN333, SPAN361, SPAN362, or SPAN363; or permission of instructor.
Credit only granted for: SPAN431 or SPAN408G.
Formerly: SPAN408G.
Focuses on Mexican women writers from the colonial period to the present. It consists of various types of texts, including poetry, short story, essay, and novel. Its principal themes include the relations among experience, knowledge, and expression; the presence or absence of women in literary histories, including Wikipedia pages; feminism; and the opportunities and challenges presented by the category of women writers. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN451
Paradise Lost: Cuban Cinematic Culture
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: One course from SPAN331, SPAN332, SPAN333, SPAN361, SPAN362, or SPAN363; or permission of instructor.
Credit only granted for: SPAN451 or SPAN408P.
Formerly: SPAN408P.
Explores the cinematic journey of the Cuban revolution from socialist utopia to bitter disillusionment. Taking as a point of departure the national postulates of an "Imperfect Cinema" and the different theorizations of "New Latin American cinema," the course will concentrate on the emergence and development of Cuban cinematic culture that has taken place during the revolution. Our objective is to explore how art and politics collide to reveal contested visions of a social process. Visual materials will include films and documentaries. Readings will include selections from historiographic and literary works, as well as contemporary critical studies. Taught in Spanish
SPAN452
Reflecting on Neoliberalism and Contemporary Southern Cone Culture
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: SPAN331, SPAN332, SPAN333, SPAN361, SPAN362, or SPAN363; or permission of instructor.
Credit only granted for: SPAN452 or SPAN448T.
Formerly: SPAN448T.
An exploration of how neoliberalism and its market-driven economy have shaped Latin American culture of the last decades. In particular, we will explore how contemporary cultural artifacts are inscribed into a value system that quantifies the unquantifiable, that is to say, a system that only values a book or an artist based on sales. In this class, we will work with a variety of cultural artifacts from Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay--films, chronicles, music, newspapers, cartoons, literature, and documentaries--to map how culture and markets intersect. Taught in Spanish.
SPAN478I
Special Topics in United States Latino Cultures; Community Interpreting: The Intersection of Language Access,Advocacy & Autonomy
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
This course provides a practical and engaging approach for students to expand their knowledge around the concept of language access, to contextualize language advocacy and justice, and to apply the fundamentals of communicative autonomy. Students will explore the world of community interpreting, inclusive of ethics and effective practices, through engagement in meaningful communicative activities and reflection.Taught in Spanish and English. An ACTFL/OPI Advanced-Low level in both Spanish and English according to ACTFL Guidelines is strongly recommended for successful participation in this course.
SPAN479
Honors Thesis
Credits:
3 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
SPAN495
Honors Reading
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Must be in Spanish and Portuguese Honors; or permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.
Supervised reading.
SPAN626
Hispanic Linguistics II: Language in Use
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: SPAN301; or permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.
Jointly offered with SPAN426.
Credit only granted for: SPAN426 or SPAN626.
This course will focus on issues related to language variation and use with a more in-depth analysis of the semantics, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics of Spanish. Students will be introduced to current research in the fields of dialectology, bilingualism and language policy, and the social aspects of language change. This course will include an analysis of current research as it relates to the field of linguistics and other social sciences.
SPAN699
Independent Study in Spanish
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
SPAN798J
Open Seminar; Ghettos and Peripheries:From th Iberian Hinge to an UnhingedReality
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
This seminar explores the poetic topology of Iberia from the perspective of marginal(ized) cultures in a multifaceted contemporary context. While the Spanish background is ever present, the focus is on Basque, Catalan, Galician, Calo, Sefardi, and hood hubs with their new migratorypat terns. Because the landscape is so vast, the first iteration will focus on pairs of poets speaking in closely related language(s) and about comparable quests: Cunqueiro, Aresti, Margarit, Camaron as contrasted with Yolanda Castano, Bernardo Atxaga, Mireia Calafell, or Maria Terremoto.
SPAN798K
Open Seminar; Archipelago: Literature and Politics in the Caribbean
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
This graduate seminar conducted in Spanish will discuss the existential singularity of the literature-politics coupling in the Caribbean. The seminar will explore ways of de-framing and un-disciplining the hegemonic university discourse that instrumentalizes the archipelago poetics and specificities. Our conversations want to think about the ways literary enunciation, marked by the Caribbean archipelagic experience, intervenespolitically or abandon the scene of hegemonic politics. Focus is placed on the terms and images of existing in, or passing through, the Caribbean. It will be dedicated to rethinking thisproblem through a limited series of texts written by Caribbean authors in the 20th and 21st centuries.
SPAN798P
Open Seminar; Central American Futurities and Pasts
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
This course examines imaginings of Central American futurities and pasts, from the Popul Vuh to Territorios Olvidados and beyond. Key questions focus on de/coloniality, extractivism, war, violence, waste, migration, AI, and the (post)human. Genres explored include Central American extreme realism, speculative fiction, science fiction, and eco-horror. Authors include among others: Gioconda Belli, Ernesto Cardenal, Horacio Castellanos Moya, Ruben Dario, Carlos Gagini, Jorge Galan, Franz Galich,Pedro Gaspar Gonzalez, Claudia Hernandez, Alvaro Menendez Leal, Tatiana Lobo, Rodrigo Rey Rosa, Salarrue, Maximo Soto Hall, and Ramon Varela Morales. Readings in Spanish and English.
SPAN799
Master's Thesis Research
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
S-F
SPAN898
Pre-Candidacy Research
Credits:
1 - 8
Grad Meth:
Reg
SPAN899
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Credits:
6
Grad Meth:
S-F
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