Before taking courses for the majors, minors, and concentrations in the Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures Department (CMLL), students who declare or intend to declare majors, minors and/or concentrations in CMLL must complete the appropriate Foundational Language Sequence(s), which is numbered 123, 124 and 226.
Students with demonstrated language proficiency may be exempted from some or all Foundational Language Sequence Courses (but without receiving credit for them). See department for proper placement.
6 hours
6 hours
An introductory course for non-native speakers using a communicative approach to develop conversational skills and provide the student with a foundation in Spanish grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.
4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center
A continuation of Spanish 12300 using a communicative approach to develop conversational skills and provide the student with a foundation in Spanish grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.
4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center
A course designed for heritage speakers and heritage listeners of Spanish who speak and/or understand the language to various degrees. This course emphasizes grammar, reading, writing and vocabulary acquisition.
4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center
A further study of the grammatical structure of Spanish with emphasis on the nuances of the target language and more intensive practice in reading, writing and vocabulary acquisition.
4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center
A review of the most important aspects of Spanish grammar, further vocabulary development through conversation and reading.
3 hours
A one-semester Spanish course at the intermediate level. This course will review the grammar of the Spanish language, enhance vocabulary, and will include literary and cultural readings. It will further develop listening, speaking, reading comprehension, and writing skills though class discussions and the use of multimedia and the Internet.
SPAN 12204 or placement.
4hr/wk
A one-semester Spanish course at the intermediate level. This course will review the grammar of the Spanish language, enhance vocabulary, and will include literary and cultural readings. It will further develop listening, speaking, reading comprehension, and writing skills through class discussions and the use of multimedia and the Internet.
4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center
The evolution of Spanish literature from the Medieval period through the Golden Age. Critical analysis of representative works and writers.
3 hr./wk.
The development of Spanish literature during the 18th and 19th centuries. Critical analysis of representative works, writers and movements.
3 hr./wk.
Representative works and authors of Spanish American letters from the mid 20th century to the present. The texts are analyzed in light of the social, political, cultural and ideological contexts in which they were produced.
3 hr./wk.
Designed for students looking to work in the health and related professions who wish to acquire the basic tools for effective communication in Spanish. Assumes no prior knowledge of Spanish and allows students to focus on acquiring relevant vocabulary, some basic grammar, and cultural competency with the goal of facilitating basic communication with Spanish speakers. Students practice using these communicative skills within the context of specific professional situations. Includes a brief introduction to the cultures of the hispanophone world. Taught in English. This class is not open to Spanish majors or minors and does not fulfill the CCNY language requirement.
3 hr./wk.
Approval of Dean and the Department Honors Supervisor required. Apply no later than December 10 in the Fall term or May 1 in the Spring term.
Variable cr., 1-4
For students with special literary or linguistic interests who desire to pursue independent study and research. For juniors and seniors, ordinarily.
Departmental approval required.
Variable cr., 1-4
A series of advanced courses to be offered with varying frequency on selected topics not generally covered in the set course offerings. Topics to be announced in the preceding semester.
1-3 hr./wk.
An advanced look at Spanish grammar focusing on description and explanation of selected Spanish syntactic phenomena such as uses of infinitive ser/estar, the order of major constituents, uses of se, and uses of the subjunctive. Students will analyze Spanish syntax increase their understanding of the structure of Spanish and develop stylistically correct Spanish prose. Students are advised to take SPAN 37300, Advanced Spanish Composition & Conversation, prior to this course or in the same semester.
3 hr./wk.
An intensive course in written Spanish, with stress on correct structure of descriptive, narrative and expository prose.
3 hr./wk.
Designed to help students acquire more vocabulary, strengthen conversational skills, and review writing and grammar, after finishing the Spanish language sequence. This course is recommended for students who plan to minor or major in Spanish.
3 hr./wk.
Development of skills in the art of translation from English to Spanish and vice versa through the use of a wide range of materials.
3 hr./wk.
3 hr./wk.
3 hr./wk.
A study of phonetic transcription and phonetic and phonological theory in the different Spanish-speaking areas. Especially recommended for students who plan to teach Spanish.
3 hr./wk.
Development of technical vocabulary and forms of expression used in the world of commerce, economics and finance.
3 hr./wk.
A presentation of the tools and methods of modern linguistics and their application to the study of the phonological, morphological and syntactic characteristics of contemporary Spanish, especially those related to Spanish in the Americas.
3 hr./wk.
This course is designed to introduce students to major social, historical, and cultural issues in Spain since the end of the Franco dictatorship in 1975, through an exploration of some of the most outstanding films of the contemporary period. Class discussions may be held either in English or Spanish or both.
SPAN 22400, SPAN 22500 or permission of the instructor.
SPAN 32100
3 hr./wk.
This course will analyze various aspects of the culture and society of Latin American countries through film. A careful selection of movies and texts presented in class will help students improve their ability to read films aesthetically, culturally, and historically. Cultural and social aspects such as the role of women in Latin American society, political ideologies, social and economic structures, power institutions, e.g. the Catholic Church, the State, drug lords, etc, will be examined and discussed through a systematic study of films selected.
SPAN 22400/SPAN 22500 or permission of chairperson or instructor.
SPAN 32100
3 hr./wk.
An overview of Spanish and Latin American culture and history from its origins to the beginning of the 19th century. With a transatlantic approach, the class will examine critical and cultural aspects that define Spain and Latin America. Typically, a midterm and a final examination as well as a paper will be required.
3 hr./wk.
An overview of Spanish and Latin American culture and history from 1810 to the present. With a transatlantic approach, the class will examine critical and cultural aspects that define Spain and Latin America. Typically, a midterm and a final examination as well as a paper will be required.
3 hr./wk.
A survey of the literature of Spain from the Middle Ages to the end of the 17th century, with emphasis on the different styles and periods and on the characteristics of representative genres.
3 hr./wk.
A survey of the literature of Spain from the 18th century to the present, with emphasis on the different styles and periods and on the characteristics of representative genres.
3 hr./wk.
An overview of the development of Spanish American literature since its origins to contemporary times. This course will emphasize the literary trends and cultural currents that have shaped Spanish-American letters through the analysis of representative works.
3 hr./wk.
This course will use a variety of texts including the novel, the essay, the short story, popular poetry, representations of the oral tradition, paintings, music, films, to provide students with a unique opportunity to learn about some of the first literary and cultural manifestations in the Dominican Republic. Readings will cover selections from Columbus Diary and letters, and other selections from chronicles. The course will also focus on how Dominican intellectuals have incorporated modern artistic trends into their creations.
3 hr./wk.
The study of critical techniques and terminology for the analysis of different literary genres and contemporary criticism.
3 hr./wk.
Study of the development of the Spanish language from Latin to the present, including language contact, especially in the area of lexicology.
3 hr./wk.
This course is required for Bilingual Education majors. The course will develop and improve the students' capacity to express themselves in writing and speech utilizing various techniques.
It is recommended that students take this course prior to or concurrently with
SPAN 32100, Problems of Spanish Grammar.
3 hr./wk.
This course is intended for prospective Middle School and High School teachers and all of those interested in this type of literature. The course will incorporate a selection of readings in Spanish-language literature in several genres. The primary goal will be to have participants become familirar with a body of literary works to be read in their Spanish classes at Middle and High School levels. Students will analyze and write about literature and use cultural and historical insight.
3 hours
A seminar offered through the Cátedra Mario Vargas Llosa at the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures that focuses on the work of the 2010 Nobel Prize winner and its impact on Hispanic and world literature through the analysis of selected novels, short-stories, and essays in print and other media. It is taught, generally in Spanish, by a rotating series of invited world-renowned and award-winning writers and critics. Because the instructor and topic of the course are different each year students may repeat the seminar 3 times for credit.
1
A literary and linguistic analysis of the major texts of the medieval period, including "cantigas," Poema del Cid, Milagros de Nuestra Señora, Libro de Buen Amor, and La Celestina.
3 hr./wk.
An exploration of Cervantes' major work from different critical points of view.
3 hr./wk.
The study of the major literary and ideological currents that developed in Spain during the Renaissance and the Baroque periods along with the reading and analysis of representative works.
3 hr./wk.
3 hr./wk.
3 hr./wk.
Representative authors and main currents in prose, poetry and drama from various periods: Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism and Naturalism.
3 hr./wk.
Ideas and themes in the works of Unamuno, Azorín, Baroja, Valle Inclán and other major writers of this period.
3 hr./wk.
An exploration of the major trends in Spanish Literature of the 20th century through the study of different genres.
3 hr./wk.
The formation and development of colonial discourse focusing on how indigenous and foreign modes interacted in order to represent a complex reality.
3 hr./wk.
A study of literary currents of 19th century Spanish America through its major works.
3 hr./wk.
A study of literary works from different genres focusing on how they portray and respond to a given social, political and/or economic situation.
3 hr./wk.
The evolution of the essay from the period of independence to the present, taking into account the philosophical currents and historical events that have shaped this genre.
3 hr./wk.
Major developments in narrative, poetry and theater from the early 20th century to the present.
3 hr./wk.
Differences and similarities in the cultural and social structures of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic through the analysis of selected texts of various genres.
3 hr./wk.
An exploration of Spanish history and culture from their origins to the present. Topics include geography, folklore, development of the arts, ideologies, socio-political changes and social issues.
3 hr./wk.
A study of the social, cultural and political developments of Spanish America. Topics include the contributions of the Native, Iberian and African civilizations; the struggle for independence; the development of the arts; the impact of revolutionary movements; and the place of women in society.
3 hr./wk.
An exploration of the impact of gender in the literature of the Spanish-speaking world.
3 hr./wk.
An exploration of the Latino cultural legacy and its contemporary influence in the United States. The study of the development of Latino communities, history and patterns of immigration, and similarities and differences among these communities. This course will also focus on sociological, economic, political and anthropological factors such as transculturation, assimilation, linguistic similarities, problems of identity and discrimination. It will also examine various psychological factors of the Latino cultures throughout the U.S. through the different ways of expression such as art and literature, taking into account the elements that distinguish these from those of their countries of origin and North America. The course will normally be conducted in Spanish. Readings may be in Spanish and English.
3 hr./wk.
This course examines regional and social variation in the Spanish of Spain and Latin America. It examines variable phenomena in Spanish phonology and morphosyntax, and correlates them with predictive factors such as region, nationality, level of education, sex, and age. Also included is a look at such areas as language attitudes, policy and planning, and discourse analysis.
3 hr./wk.
This course examines varieties Spanish spoken in areas where another language is also in widespread use, in Latin America, Spain, North America and other areas where Spanish is spoken. The course considers some of the linguistic and sociocultural effects of bilingualism. Through readings, multimedia materials, and web-based interactive discussions, students learn to appreciate, describe, and compare different varieties of Spanish in contact as they learn to think critically in the field.
3 hr./wk.
The course examines varieties of Spanish spoken in the continental United States, focusing on variable phenomena and on the role of the home dialects in shaping US varieties. Special emphasis is placed on contact with English and on the public policy and educational consequences of the widespread use of Spanish in the US.
3 hr./wk.