Spanish

(SPAN) SPANISH
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Ralph Albanese, Ph.D., Chair
Room 375, Dunn Hall
http://fl.memphis.edu

In addition to the courses below, the department may offer the following Special Topics courses:
SPAN 4790-99. Special Topics in Literature and Linguistics. (3). Literary topics include medieval literature, Golden Age, 19th century literature, and Spanish American drama. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours credit. PREREQUISITE: permission of instructor.

SPAN 1010 - Elementary Spanish I (3)
(1101). Basic skills fundamental to language proficiency and culture.

SPAN 1020 - Elementary Spanish II (3)
(1102). Further development of basic skills fundamental to language proficiency and culture. PREREQUISITE: SPAN 1010, or equivalent.

SPAN 2010 - Intermediate Spanish I (3)
(2201). Comprehensive review of Spanish grammar, exercises in writing conversation, and readings in Hispanic literature and culture. PREREQUISITE: SPAN 1020, or equivalent.

SPAN 2020 - Intermediate Spanish II (3)
(2202). More advanced readings. PREREQUISITE: SPAN 2010, or equivalent.

SPAN 3301 - Conversation (3)
Designed to help students develop oral proficiency; diverse opportunities for self-expression. Not intended for students with native or near-native proficiency in Spanish. PREREQUISITE: SPAN 2020, or equivalent.

SPAN 3303 - Composition (3)
Designed to develop adequate writing skills; compositions analyzed to identify and avoid frequent grammatical errors and to avoid interference from English. Not intended for students with native or near-native proficiency. PREREQUISITE: SPAN 2020 or equivalent.

SPAN 3311 - Intrmdiate Conversation (3)
Designed to develop strong conversational and listening skills; includes wide variety of activities, exposure to different pronunciations and native conversational speed; selected readings to help expand vocabulary. Not intended for students with native or near-native proficiency. PREREQUISITE: SPAN 3301, or permission of instructor.

SPAN 3312 - Adv Conversation (3)
Further vocabulary expansion, precision in diction, and ability to express and understand non-technical subjects. Required of majors and minors. PREREQUISITE: SPAN 3311, or permission of instructor.

SPAN 3313 - Advanced Composition (3)
Designed to develop strong command of written language; emphasis on style, organization and exposition of content as opposed to grammatical analysis. PREREQUISITE: SPAN 3303, or permission of instructor.

SPAN 3550 - Latin America Country & People (3)
Does not fulfill any foreign language requirement at the University of Memphis.

SPAN 4306 - Applied Span Linguistcs (3)
Current research in linguistics, psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics and their contribution to second language teaching and second-language learning.

SPAN 4307 - Adv Grammar/Writing (3)
Special problems in Spanish grammar pertaining to perterite and imperfect, "ser" and "estar"; special verb constructions; subjunctive, definite, indefinite articles; writing styles; vocabulary and idiomatic expressions. Recommended for major and minor. PREREQUISITE: minimum of three 3000-level Spanish courses or equivalent.

SPAN 4308 - Adv Grammar/Speech (3)
Special problems in Spanish grammar pertaining to propositions, placement of descriptive adjectives, passive voice, reflexive substitute, past participle in absolute constructions, relative pronouns; speech production, vocabulary, idiomatic expressions. Recommended for majors and minors. PREREQUISITE: minimum of three 3000-level Spanish courses or equivalent.

SPAN 4410 - Spanish Lit and Civilization (3)
Survey of literary movements and major figures with readings in literature and civilization. Required of majors. PREREQUISITE: 3312, or equivalent.

SPAN 4431 - Contemporary Spanish Prose (3)
Spanish prose from Generation of 1898 to present. PREREQUISITE: SPAN 4410, or permission of instructor.

SPAN 4432 - Contemp Spanish Poetry/Drama (3)
Spanish poetry and drama from Generation of 1898 to present. PREREQUISITES: SPAN 4410 or permission of instructor.

SPAN 4510 - Spanish Amer Lit/Civilization (3)
Survey of literary movements and major figures with readings in literature and civilization. Required of majors. PREREQUISITE: SPAN 3312, or equivalent.

SPAN 4561 - Pre-Contemp Span Amer Fiction (3)
Development of Spanish American novel and short story from beginnings through 20th century. PREREQUISITE: SPAN 4510.

SPAN 4562 - Contemporary Span Amer Fiction (3)
Spanish American novel and short story of 20th century. PREREQUISITE: SPAN 4510.

SPAN 4563 - Spanish Lit Genres (3)
Spanish peninsular literature; selections from origins to present time; emphasis on textual analysis. PREREQUISITE: SPAN 4410, or permission of instructor.

SPAN 4701 - Spanish for Commerce I (3)
Spanish business terminology and correspondence. PREREQUISITE: any 3000-level Spanish course, or permission of instructor.

SPAN 4702 - Spanish for Commerce II (3)
Business concepts and documents. PREREQUISITE: any 3000 level Spanish course, or permission of instructor.

SPAN 4780 - Individual Study Spanish (1-3)
Directed individual study in selected areas of Spanish chosen in consultation with instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. PREREQUISITE: permission of instructor.