SPAN

1013 - Elementary Spanish I - 3 credit hours
Development of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and culture. Communicative skills will be emphasized. Restricted to students with limited to no proficiency in the language. Course rotation: Fall.

1023 - Elementary Spanish II - 3 credit hours
Continued development of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and culture. Communicative skills will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Elementary Spanish I or placement test score. Course rotation: Spring.

2013 - Spanish Language, Literature & Culture - 3 credit hours
Offers a broad, trans-cultural and interdisciplinary introduction to major periods of Spanish and Hispanic history, society, culture, and literature with the goals of examining the uniqueness of Spanish literature from the Middle Ages to the present, and of heightening awareness of Spanish diversity via the reading or viewing and discussion of current events, short stories, poems, short novels, and films from Spain and Latin America.  Note: Native speakers of Spanish will be allowed to enroll in SPAN 2013 if the literature and culture studied are from a Spanish-speaking country different from the student's own. Course rotation: Spring, contingent upon student enrollment.

2033 - Intermediate Spanish - 3 credit hours
Continued development of the four language skills plus culture. Communicative skills will be emphasized. Prerequisite: SPAN 1023 or placement test score. Course rotation: Fall.

3013 - Spanish Conversation - 3 credit hours
Designed to improve oral proficiency. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2033.

3023 - Hispanic Film - 3 credit hours
A study of contemporary Spanish culture through the critical analysis of prominent Spanish films. Students will analyze notions related to the individual and national identity, paying special attention to cultural and political aspects. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2033.

3033 - Latin American Culture & Civilization - 3 credit hours
A study of Latin American civilization and culture through the analysis of the arts, music, geography, politics, and history. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2033.

3043 - Medieval-Golden Age Spain - 3 credit hours
A survey of Spain during the Medieval and Golden Age periods through the study of history, culture, and literature. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2033.

3803 - Special Topics in Spanish - 3 credit hours
An advanced study of special topics in literature or culture in Spain and/or Latin America. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2033.

3113 - Introduction to Spanish Literature - 3 credit hours
A study of authors from 12^th to 21^st century Spain. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2033.

3123 - Introduction to Latin American Literature - 3 credit hours
A study of authors from 15^th to 21^st century Latin America.  Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2033.

4103 - Advanced Grammar & Composition - 3 credit hours
Designed to improve proficiency in all four language skills with an emphasis on grammar. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2033. Course rotation: Spring.

3000-4000 - Study Abroad - 1-6 credit hours
Students may take courses offered by other accredited colleges, or by LWC, if available, for 1-6 credit hours toward Spanish minor. Offers students the opportunity to travel to a Spanish-speaking country and be immersed by language and culture.  Prerequisites: Permission of the Program Coordinator and pre-approval by the Registrar.