SPANE - Secondary Education Spanish Course Descriptions

SPANE 1200E Spanish and Spanish-American Poetry

The development of epic, lyric, and narrative poetry in Spain and Spanish America. The cultural history of the Hispanic nations as seen through the works of their principal poets. Conducted in Spanish.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

SPANE 2500E Civilizations of Latin America

Study of Latin American civilization from the pre-Columbian period to the present in Mexico and Central and South America. Extensive use of visual aids and recordings.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

SPANE 2600E Spanish Civilization

A survey of Spanish culture and institutions from the Middle Ages to the present. Extensive use of visual aids and recordings.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

SPANE 3200E Advanced Composition and Expression

A writing course designed to develop ease of expression. The finer shades of meaning of words: idioms, synonyms, and paronyms. Conducted in Spanish.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

SPANE 3300E Advanced Spanish Grammar

A selected review of Spanish grammar. Particular emphasis on language problems that arise in the high school classroom.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

SPANE 3400E Advanced Spanish Phonetics

Analysis of Spanish pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation. Practical application of theory to correction of individual speech problems.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

SPANE 3500E Independent Study and Research in Spanish

Open to qualified graduate students in the School of Education interested in the study of special problems. May be taken for one, two, or three credits per semester, and may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

Credits

Variable 1-3 cr./sem.

Prerequisites

Requires sponsorship by an appropriate faculty member and approval of the Advisory Committee.

Contact Hours

Hours to be arranged.

SPANE 7200E Contemporary Spanish Literature

Surveys the novel, drama, poetry, and short story in twentieth century Spain, especially works of major authors studied in secondary schools. Intended for teachers of foreign languages. Conducted in Spanish.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

SPANE 7300E Contemporary Spanish-American Literature

Study of the principal novelists, playwrights, poets, and short-story writers currently read in secondary schools, to provide a broader understanding of 20th century Spanish-America. Conducted in Spanish.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

SPANE 7400E Hispanic Literature for High School Students

Analysis of selected literary works suitable for high school classes, with emphasis on teaching literary techniques and methods. Conducted in Spanish.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.