Courses
LSPA 100 First-Year Spanish I Credits: 5 (3-0-2)
Course Description: Essentials of Spanish for the beginner: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, writing.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and recitation. No previous study in Spanish. Credit allowed for only one of the following: LSPA 100, LSPA 105, or LSPA 106. Sections offered as Mixed Face-to-Face (3 credits face-to-face, 2 credits online) or Face-to-Face.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 101 First-Year Spanish II Credits: 5 (3-0-2)
Course Description: Essentials of Spanish for the continuing student: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.
Prerequisite: LSPA 100 with a minimum grade of C or LSPA 105 with a minimum grade of C or LSPA 106 with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and recitation. Placement exam or instructor placement can substitute for course prerequisites. Credit allowed for only one of the following: LSPA 101, LSPA 107, or LSPA 108. Sections offered as Mixed Face-to-Face (3 credits face-to-face, 2 credits online) or Face-to-Face only.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 106 First-Year Spanish Review Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: For students with minimal proficiency in Spanish. Basic review of essential skills: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Placement exam or instructor placement. Credit allowed for only one of the following: LSPA 100, LSPA 105, or LSPA 106. Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 108 Intensive Spanish I Credits: 5 (3-0-2)
Course Description: First-year Spanish through an accelerated practice (first and second semester combined) of the three modes of communication (interpersonal, interpretive and presentational) and the standards of cultures, connections, comparisons and communities. Designed for students with some prior Spanish language knowledge.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Placement exam or instructor placement required. Must register for lecture and recitation. Sections may be offered: Online. Credit not allowed for both LSPA 101 and LSPA 108.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 200 Second-Year Spanish I (GT-AH4) Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Review and practice of Spanish language and culture in the three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretative and presentational communication and in all four skills (speaking, writing, listening, and reading) with a focus on a proficiency level target of intermediate-low.
Prerequisite: LSPA 101 with a minimum grade of C or LSPA 107 with a minimum grade of C or LSPA 108 with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Placement exam can substitute for course prerequisites. Sections may be offered: Online.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Arts & Humanities 3B, World Languages (GT-AH4).
LSPA 201 Second-Year Spanish II (GT-AH4) Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Review and extensive practice of Spanish language and culture in the three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretative and presentational communication and in all four skills (speaking, writing, listening and reading) with a focus on a proficiency level target of intermediate-mid.
Prerequisite: LSPA 200 with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Placement exam can substitute for LSPA 200. Sections may be offered: Online. Credit not allowed for both LSPA 201 and LSPA 228B.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Arts & Humanities 3B, World Languages (GT-AH4).
LSPA 208 Intensive Spanish II (GT-AH4) Credits: 5 (3-0-2)
Course Description: Accelerated communicative practice in speaking, reading, writing, and aural comprehension with a focus on achieving intermediate-mid level of language proficiency.
Prerequisite: LSPA 101 with a minimum grade of C or LSPA 108 with a minimum grade of C.
Restriction: Must be a: Undergraduate.
Registration Information: Placement exam can substitute for LSPA 101 and 108. Must register for lecture and recitation. Sections may be offered: Mixed Face-to-Face or Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Arts & Humanities 3B, World Languages (GT-AH4).
LSPA 230 Spanish for Heritage Speakers Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Expands vocabulary, oral communication, writing and reading skills, as well as the contents and contexts of communication in Spanish.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor.
Term Offered: Spring (odd years).
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Arts & Humanities 3B.
LSPA 250 Introduction to Spanish-speaking Cultures (GT-AH2) Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Selected works in literature (translated into English), film and the visual and performing arts, as well as cultural artifacts from different periods and genres which represent the interrelationship of Spanish language and the literatures and cultures connected with this language.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Arts & Humanities 3B, Literature & Humanities (GT-AH2).
LSPA 251 Spanish Language/Culture for Education Abroad Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Instruction in the Spanish language through selected works in Spanish literature and culture that prepares students for education abroad experience.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: This is a partial semester course. Sections may be offered: Online.
Term Offered: Spring (odd years).
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Arts & Humanities 3B.
LSPA 282B Study Abroad--Latin American Community Health: Community Health in Panama-Introductory Level Credits: 3 (0-0-3)
Course Description: Develop introductory Spanish proficiency with a focus on health-related vocabulary and cultural context. By contributing to real-world community needs abroad, students gain practical experience, broaden their understanding of global health systems, and analyze community health needs. Students interact with health officials and administrators, tour medical facilities, and interview community members.
Prerequisite: LSPA 200.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 296 Group Study-Spanish Credits: Var[1-5] (0-0-0)
Course Description: Group study in language/literature/culture.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 300 Reading and Writing for Communication-Spanish Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Development of reading and writing proficiency through an in-depth examination of contemporary writing.
Prerequisite: (CO 150 with a minimum grade of C) and (LSPA 201 with a minimum grade of C or LSPA 230 with a minimum grade of C).
Registration Information: Placement exam can substitute for LSPA 201. Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Advanced Writing 2.
LSPA 301 Oral Communication-Spanish Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: In-depth language study to improve proficiency in all language skills emphasizing oral.
Prerequisite: LSPA 201.
Registration Information: Placement exam can substitute for LSPA 201.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 310 Approaches to Spanish Literature Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Appreciation and critical readings of representative works in prose, drama, and poetry.
Prerequisite: LSPA 300 with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Placement exam can substitute for LSPA 300.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 312 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.
Prerequisite: LSPA 300, may be taken concurrently.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 313 Introduction to Spanish Translation and Interpreting Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Translation and interpreting of written and oral texts into and from the Spanish language.
Prerequisite: LSPA 300.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 326 Spanish Phonetics Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Phonetic principles and their application to Spanish sound system; intensive practice in pronunciation, intonation.
Prerequisite: LSPA 300, may be taken concurrently.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 335 Issues in Hispanic Culture Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Historical context of contemporary issues in the culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
Prerequisite: LSPA 300 with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 340A Animal Health Spanish: Routines and Preventive Care Credits: 3 (1-0-2)
Course Description: Builds real-world Spanish skills in veterinary, livestock, and animal science fields. Through interactive, task-based activities, learn to describe breeds, give care instructions, and discuss health conditions in Spanish. Build new language skills to connect with Spanish-speaking clients, coworkers, and communities in meaningful and professional ways!
Prerequisite: LSPA 200 or LSPA 208 with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Placement exam can substitute for course prerequisite. Credit allowed for only one of the following: LSPA 280A2, LSPA 340, or LSPA 340A. Sections may be offered: Mixed Face-to-Face or Online.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 340B Animal Health Spanish: Health and Handling Credits: 3 (1-0-2)
Course Description: Building on skills developed in LSPA 340A, strengthen Spanish skills for animal health and care fields. Through engaging, real-world scenarios and practical communication tasks, build the language skills needed to interact more effectively with Spanish-speaking clients and colleagues. Learn to record an animal health history, describe symptoms, explain treatments, and discuss safety protocols while also becoming a more effective and culturally responsive communicator.
Prerequisite: LSPA 340 or LSPA 340A.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and recitation. Sections may be offered: Mixed Face-to-Face or Online. Credit not allowed for both LSPA 342 and LSPA 340B.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 344A Criminal Justice Spanish: An Overview Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Develop linguistic and cultural tools to prepare for work with Spanish-speaking communities in the field of criminal justice. Learn key criminal justice terminology and tasks specific to your future profession. Explore the procedures and roles of the U.S. justice system, from arrest to trial, as compared to Latin American counterparts. Gain relevant insight to navigate cross-cultural challenges and advocate for Spanish-speaking communities with confidence and clarity.
Prerequisite: LSPA 201 with a minimum grade of C or LSPA 208 with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Placement exam can substitute for course prerequisite. Sections may be offered online. Credit allowed for only one of the following: LSPA 344 or LSPA 344A or LSPA 380A6.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 344B Criminal Justice Spanish: Common Cases Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Take Spanish skills to the next level with through practical, task-based activities tailored for future professionals in law enforcement, criminal law, and legal interpretation. Immerse in the real-world criminal justice scenarios, from arrest to resolution. Learn Spanish terminology and communication strategies to navigate common case types, encourage language access in criminal justice procedures, and interact with professionalism and cultural competence.
Prerequisite: LSPA 344A with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 345 Business Spanish Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Business and commercial aspects of the Spanish language and culture.
Prerequisite: LSPA 300.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 346A Medical Spanish: An Overview Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Builds the foundation for advanced study in medical Spanish. Focuses on real world healthcare contexts while developing linguistic and cultural awareness through discussion and practice in Spanish. Explore differences between healthcare practices, systems, and beliefs in the U.S. and Latin America and gain the skills needed to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients.
Prerequisite: LSPA 201 with a minimum grade of C or LSPA 208 with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Placement exam can substitute for LSPA 201 or LSPA 208. Sections may be offered online. Credit not allowed for both LSPA 346A and LSPA 380A4.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 346B Medical Spanish: Clinical Tasks Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Strengthens skills speaking Spanish in healthcare-related fields. Focuses on real world tasks and developing cultural competencies through simulations and roleplays to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. Learn to understand the patient’s reason for a visit, take a history of the present illness, determine cultural values affecting health, as well as other components relevant to common medical encounters and cases.
Prerequisite: LSPA 346A with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online. Credit not allowed for both LSPA 346 and LSPA 346B.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 347 Spanish for Working with Youth and Families Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Content-based language in the social sciences (Human Development Family Studies, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, etc.) with a multicultural focus. Grammar and vocabulary designed to develop competency in areas listed. Oral component includes working on interview techniques for each area to develop cultural and linguistic abilities to work with youth and families from the Spanish-speaking community.
Prerequisite: LSPA 300.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online. Credit not allowed for both LSPA 347 and LSPA 381A2.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 348 Spanish Professional Terminology in Context Credits: 3 (2-0-1)
Course Description: Development of Spanish professional terminology through the study of etymology, meaning relations among words and word formation mechanisms, applied to professional and academic areas of interest. Focused practice on building lexical proficiency for a richer and more accurate spoken and written professional communication.
Prerequisite: LSPA 300 to 365 - at least 3 credits.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and recitation. Sections may be offered: Mixed Face-to-Face or Online.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 365 Introduction to Spanish Cinema Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Representation of Spanish society through film. Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite: LSPA 310.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 379 Service Learning-Spanish Credit: 1 (0-2-0)
Course Description: Language-related voluntary community work.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration with 300-level Spanish course. Written consent of instructor required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 382B Study Abroad--Latin American Community Health: Community Health in Panama-Intermediate Level Credits: 3 (0-0-3)
Course Description: Develop intermediate-level Spanish proficiency with a focus on health-related vocabulary and cultural context. By contributing to real-world community solutions abroad, students gain practical experience, broaden their understanding of global health systems, and analyze community health needs. Interact with health officials and administrators, tour medical facilities, and interview community members.
Prerequisite: LSPA 300.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 400 Advanced Spanish Communication Skills Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Development of speaking, reading, and writing proficiency through an in-depth examination of representative writings and media communications.
Prerequisite: LSPA 300.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 401 Advanced Spanish Oral Communication Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Advanced language study to improve proficiency in Spanish language skills, with an emphasis on oral communication.
Prerequisite: LSPA 300.
Term Offered: Spring (odd years).
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 413 Advanced Spanish Translation and Interpreting Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Advanced practice in translation and interpreting of written and oral texts into and from the Spanish language.
Prerequisite: LSPA 313.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 420 Creative Writing in Spanish Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Develop skills for creative writing in Spanish by practicing writing in a wide variety of literary genres such as poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and scripts. Explore the connection between personal experiences and creative literary writing. Includes a review of pertinent grammar topics and supporting reading materials to help develop writing skills in a creative, personal, and expressive way.
Prerequisite: LSPA 300 and LSPA 310, may be taken concurrently.
Restriction: Must not be a: Freshman.
Registration Information: Sophomore standing. Credit not allowed for both LSPA 420 and LSPA 481A1.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 434 Global Cultures--Issues & Perspectives Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Analyzes current global issues from an interdisciplinary, intercultural, and non-English language perspective, while bringing a new awareness and understanding of the world and its human differences. The course is taught entirely in Spanish.
Prerequisite: LSPA 300.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 436 Advanced Latin American Culture Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Analyze culture in Latin America through a variety of lenses - history, literature, film and the arts. Study the formation, development and current state of social, political, ideological and religious values among different Latin American cultures, including Latinx in the United States.
Prerequisite: LSPA 300 with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 437 Advanced Spanish Culture Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Analyze the culture of Spain through a variety of lenses - history, literature, film and the arts. Study the formation, development and current state of social, political, ideological and religious values.
Prerequisite: LSPA 300 with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 441 Advanced Business Spanish Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Advanced business and commercial aspects of the Spanish language and culture.
Prerequisite: LSPA 345.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 443 Spanish Theatre Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Major authors and works of Spanish theatre.
Prerequisite: (LSPA 300) and (LSPA 310).
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 444 The Intercultural Workplace Credits: 3 (1-0-2)
Course Description: How do language and culture shape communication in the workplace? Explore the lived experiences of Spanish-speakers in U.S. professional settings through engaging case studies and projects, exploring topics such as cultural displacement and power dynamics. Alongside developing Spanish language proficiency, build intercultural communication skills like empathy, rapport-building, and adaptability, that are essential for thriving in modern work environments.
Prerequisite: LSPA 300 to 399 - at least 3 credits.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and recitation. Sections may be offered: Mixed Face-to-Face or Online.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 445 Women Writers in the Hispanic World Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Selected Hispanic women writers in a variety of genres emphasizing relationships among gender, culture, and writing.
Prerequisite: (LSPA 300) and (LSPA 310).
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 449 Spanish-American Literary Movements and Periods Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Studies in selected literary movements and periods of Spanish America such as classicism, realism, naturalism, existentialism.
Prerequisite: (LSPA 300) and (LSPA 310).
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 450 Selected Spanish Literary Movements and Periods Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Studies in selected literary movements and periods of Spain, such as classicism, realism, naturalism, existentialism.
Prerequisite: (LSPA 300) and (LSPA 310).
Registration Information: May be taken up to 3 times for credit.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 452 Genre Studies in Spanish Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Development of critical approaches to major works in literature through selected literary genres and subgenres.
Prerequisite: (LSPA 300) and (LSPA 310).
Registration Information: May be taken up to 3 times for credit.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 453 Author Studies in Spanish Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Development of critical approaches to authors through the appreciation and analysis of selected works.
Prerequisite: (LSPA 300) and (LSPA 310).
Registration Information: May be taken up to 3 times for credit.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 454 Topic Studies in Spanish Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Selected topic studies such as themes, topoi, and interdisciplinary studies in literature.
Prerequisite: (LSPA 300) and (LSPA 310).
Registration Information: May be taken up to 3 times for credit.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 465A Studies in Foreign Film: Spain Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Representation of Spanish society or specific topics through film. Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite: LSPA 310 and LSPA 335.
Terms Offered: Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 465B Studies in Foreign Film: Latin America Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Representation of Latin American societies or specific topics through film. Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite: LSPA 310 and LSPA 335.
Terms Offered: Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 479 Service Learning-Spanish Credit: 1 (0-2-0)
Course Description: Language-related voluntary community work.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration with 400-level Spanish course. Written consent of the instructor of the 400-level Spanish course required. May be taken up to 3 times for credit.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 492 Seminar-Spanish Language, Literature, Society Credits: 3 (0-0-3)
Course Description: Integrative study of linguistics, literature, and culture through the analysis of specific topics that are common in the regions studied in our concentration. Showcase accumulated knowledge and language proficiency through a variety of hands-on activities, projects and discussion, based on personal or professional interests. The ultimate goal is to synthesize prior knowledge and experiences and construct a solid portfolio for upcoming careers or plans.
Prerequisite: LSPA 310 and LSPA 400 to 479 - at least 6 credits.
Registration Information: Senior standing. Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 495 Independent Study-Spanish Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)
Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Three years of college-level Spanish.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 500A Spanish Language Analysis: Syntax Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Analysis of Spanish structure through the examination of syntax.
Prerequisite: LSPA 400.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 500B Spanish Language Analysis: Phonetics and Phonology Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Theoretical and practical study of speech sounds (phonetics), and the systematic use of such sounds in language (phonology).
Prerequisite: LSPA 400.
Registration Information: Graduate standing.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 516 Theory/Methods-Spanish Language Instruction Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Trains educators in language teaching methodology with an emphasis on Spanish. Using a hands-on approach, explores a historical overview of language teaching methodologies, innovative pedagogies and activities, and emerging technologies for language learning and teaching.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate.
Registration Information: Graduate standing.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 530 Literary and Cultural Theory in Spanish Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Surveys theoretical approaches to contemporary literary and cultural criticism. The first part includes key texts from the most canonical Western academic theories, or "schools of thought," around literature and culture. The second half focuses on the non-Western history of ideas. Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate.
Registration Information: Graduate standing.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 531 Scientific and Legal Translation Credits: 3 (2-0-1)
Course Description: Discussion of the main theoretical approaches to scientific and legal translation and testing of these theoretical approaches in a variety of translation tasks in a realistic professional translation context.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Written consent of instructor. Must register for lecture and recitation. Sections may be offered: Online or Mixed Face-to-Face.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 532 Audiovisual and Literary Translation: Credits: 3 (2-0-1)
Course Description: Discussion of the main theoretical approaches to audiovisual and literary translation and testing of these theoretical approaches in a variety of translation tasks in a realistic professional translation context.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Written consent of instructor. Must register for lecture and recitation. Sections may be offered: Online or Mixed Face-to-Face.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 536 Topics in Spanish Linguistics Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Acquisition, discourse analysis, and language change and variation over time and space.
Prerequisite: LSPA 500.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 549 Literary Periods of Spanish America Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Advanced studies in critical approaches to selected literary movements or periods of Spanish America.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Undergraduate degree in Spanish.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 551 Selected Spanish Literary Movements/Periods Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Advanced studies in and critical approaches to selected literary movements or periods.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Undergraduate degree in Spanish.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 553 Advanced Spanish Author Studies Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Critical approaches to the study of selected authors through appreciation and analysis of their major works.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Undergraduate degree in Spanish.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 554 Advanced Topic Studies-Spanish Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Course Description: Selected topics (theme, topoi, and interdisciplinary subjects) in Spanish literature.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Undergraduate degree in Spanish.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 692 Seminar-Spanish Credits: 3 (0-0-3)
Course Description: Treatment of selected topics in seminar.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Undergraduate degree in Spanish.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 695 Independent Study-Spanish Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)
Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 700 Spanish for Veterinary Wellness Appointments Credits: 2 (1-0-1)
Course Description: Focus on veterinary wellness appointments. Learn how to obtain patient and client information, establish normal healthy animal behaviors, and discuss preventive care practices, such as vaccination, parasite control and nutrition in Spanish.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor. Must register for lecture and recitation. Proficiency level of novice-high as determined by placement test or instructor. Sections offered as Mixed Face-to-Face or Online.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 701 Spanish for Veterinary Health Histories Credits: 2 (1-0-1)
Course Description: Focus on veterinary health histories. Learn how to take animal health histories, summarize back to clients and recommend next steps of care (e.g., relevant diagnostic tests and radiograph/ultrasound imaging) in Spanish.
Prerequisite: LSPA 700.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and recitation. Sections may be offered as Mixed Face-to-Face or Online.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 702 Spanish for Veterinary Diagnostics Credits: 2 (1-0-1)
Course Description: Focus on physical exams and diagnostic tests. Learn how to recommend tests and explain results, describe possible causes of illness and associated medical procedures while addressing client concerns and expressing empathy when appropriate, in Spanish.
Prerequisite: LSPA 701.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and recitation. Sections may be offered as Mixed Face-to-Face or Online.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
LSPA 703 Spanish for Veterinary Treatment Plans Credits: 2 (1-0-1)
Course Description: Focus on treatment plans. Learn how to recommend treatment plans, discuss associated risks, obtain consent, communicate costs, and give instructions for at-home care, in Spanish.
Prerequisite: LSPA 702.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and recitation. Sections may be offered as Mixed Face-to-Face or Online.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.