Spanish Courses
Please note that the frequency of course offerings below is subject to change without notice, because of changes in faculty availability, sabbaticals and leaves, and other circumstances. Please consult the latest Schedule of Classes (and supplement), myBerea, revisions to online Catalog & Student Handbook, and/or the Program Coordinator to determine if a course will be offered during a certain term or year, especially if Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a factor.
SPN 101
Introduction to Spanish I
Prerequisite: Permission of Program
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms
Fundamentals of the Spanish language; development of reading, writing, and conversational skills.
1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms
Fundamentals of the Spanish language; development of reading, writing, and conversational skills.
1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SPN 102
Introduction to Spanish II
Prerequisite: SPN 101 with a grade of C or higher OR permission of instructor
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms
A continuation of Spanish 101 with increasing emphasis on conversational skills. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms
A continuation of Spanish 101 with increasing emphasis on conversational skills. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SPN 103
Introduction to Spanish III
Prerequisite: SPN 102 with a grade of C or higher OR permission of instructor
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms
Completion of Spanish grammar. Increased emphasis on writing and conversational skills.
1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms
Completion of Spanish grammar. Increased emphasis on writing and conversational skills.
1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SPN 140
History of Spain (HIS)
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow (offered Fall 2012)
A broad survey from pre-history to present as viewed through Spain's culture, art, literature, and customs. World Culture (Western) Component of the International Perspective and Western History Perspective. NOTE: The course is taught in English. 1 Course Credit
A broad survey from pre-history to present as viewed through Spain's culture, art, literature, and customs. World Culture (Western) Component of the International Perspective and Western History Perspective. NOTE: The course is taught in English. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SPN 186
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1.5 Course Credits
SPN 286
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit
SPN 300
Conversation
Prerequisite: SPN 103 with a grade of C or higher OR permission of instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow (offered Fall 2012)
The main objective of this course is to develop fluency in speaking everyday Spanish. May not be taken for credit by a native speaker. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow (offered Fall 2012)
The main objective of this course is to develop fluency in speaking everyday Spanish. May not be taken for credit by a native speaker. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SPN 310
Spanish Composition
Prerequisite: SPN 103 with a grade of C or higher OR permission of instructor
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms (offered Fall 2012)
A course intended to help students acquire a greater mastery of Spanish as a tool for communication through an examination of the more complex grammatical and syntactical structures; through learning idioms and vocabulary; and through writing and analyzing essays. May not be taken by native speakers without consent of instructor. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms (offered Fall 2012)
A course intended to help students acquire a greater mastery of Spanish as a tool for communication through an examination of the more complex grammatical and syntactical structures; through learning idioms and vocabulary; and through writing and analyzing essays. May not be taken by native speakers without consent of instructor. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SPN 315
Intro to Spanish Literature
Prerequisite: SPN 310 with a grade of C or higher OR permission of instructor
Offered: Typically every Spring Term (offered Spring 2013)
A course designed to improve reading skills, both practical and critical, and to introduce the student to the tools necessary for literary analysis. Selections from masterpieces of Spanish and Spanish-American literature will serve as the basis for discussion. Arts Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every Spring Term (offered Spring 2013)
A course designed to improve reading skills, both practical and critical, and to introduce the student to the tools necessary for literary analysis. Selections from masterpieces of Spanish and Spanish-American literature will serve as the basis for discussion. Arts Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SPN 320
Peninsular Literature I
Prerequisites: SPN 310 and 315 with a grade of C or higher in each; OR permission of instructor
Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2014, alternating with SPN 321)
A survey of Spanish literature from the medieval period through the 17th century. Emphasis on major authors. Arts Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2014, alternating with SPN 321)
A survey of Spanish literature from the medieval period through the 17th century. Emphasis on major authors. Arts Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SPN 321
Peninsular Literature II
Prerequisites: SPN 310 and 315 with a grade of C or higher in each; OR permission of instructor
Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (offered Spring 2013, alternating with SPN 320)
A survey of Spanish literature from the beginning of the 18th century to the present. Emphasis on major authors. Arts Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (offered Spring 2013, alternating with SPN 320)
A survey of Spanish literature from the beginning of the 18th century to the present. Emphasis on major authors. Arts Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SPN 330
Spanish American Literature I
Prerequisites: SPN 310 and 315 with a grade of C or higher in each; OR permission of instructor
Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (offered Fall 2012, alternating with SPN 331)
A survey of Spanish-American literature from its origins in the 16th century to modernism in the 19th century. Arts Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (offered Fall 2012, alternating with SPN 331)
A survey of Spanish-American literature from its origins in the 16th century to modernism in the 19th century. Arts Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SPN 331
Spanish American Literature II
Prerequisites: SPN 310 and 315 with a grade of C or higher in each; OR permission of instructor
Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (next offered Fall 2013) alternating with SPN 330)
A survey of Spanish-American literature from modernism to the present. Emphasis on major authors. Arts Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (next offered Fall 2013) alternating with SPN 330)
A survey of Spanish-American literature from modernism to the present. Emphasis on major authors. Arts Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SPN 340
The Novel
Prerequisites: SPN 300, 310, and 315 with a grade of C or higher in each; OR permission of instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A reading of selected novels by major Spanish and Spanish-American writers. Arts Perspective.
1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A reading of selected novels by major Spanish and Spanish-American writers. Arts Perspective.
1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SPN 386
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit
SPN 390A
Independent Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
SPN 390B
Independent Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
SPN 395
Internship
Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
1 to 3 Course Credits
SPN 397A
Team Initiated Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
SPN 397B
Team Initiated Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
SPN 398
Directed Study
Prerequisites: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
1 Course Credit
SPN 486
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit
SPN 490A
Independent Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
SPN 490B
Independent Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
SPN 495
Internship
Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
1 to 3 Course Credits
SPN 497A
Team Initiated Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
SPN 497B
Team Initiated Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
SPN 498
Directed Study
Prerequisites: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
1 Course Credit
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