| FLS 100 | HI School Spanish | UNITS: 0 |
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| FLS 101 | Elementary Spanish I | UNITS: 3 |
| Listening and speaking; development of a balanced foundation in all Spanish languages skills. Idiomatic, everyday Spanish and cultural awareness. Class practice, laboratory and written homework. |
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| FLS 102 | Elementary Spanish II | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: FLS 101 |
| Use of Spanish through past tenses, regular and irregular, and various morphological and syntactical aspects. Emphasis on oral skills and increased cultural awareness. Written work and laboratory practice assigned daily. |
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| FLS 105 | Intensive Elementary Spanish | UNITS: 6 |
| An intensive course aimed at developing a balanced foundation in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Equivalent to FLS 101 plus FLS 102. |
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| FLS 110 | Accelerated Elementary Spanish | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: A score of 14-24 on the Spanish placement exam is required for matriculation in this course |
| Contents of FLS 101 and FLS 102 at an accelerated pace, for students placed into the course based on results of the Spanish placement test, or those with prior knowledge of another Romance language. Significant amount of work outside of class. Development of a balanced foundation in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, and understanding Hispanic cultures. |
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| FLS 201 | Intermediate Spanish I | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: FLS 102,105 or 110 |
| The third of four consecutive Spanish courses idiomatic, spoken Spanish. With special attention to reading and writing skills and the cultural heritage of the Spanish-speaking peoples. Class practice, laboratory and written assignments. |
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| FLS 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: FLS 201 |
| Last of four sequential courses in the foundations of the Spanish language. Attention to writing skills and cultural heritage of Spanish-speaking peoples. |
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| FLS 208 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Corequisite: FLS 201 |
| Intensive practice in speaking and understanding Spanish through role playing, discussion, interviews and use of audio-visual materials. |
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| FLS 210 | Accelerated Intermediate Spanish | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: A score of 25-30 on the Spanish placement exam is required for matriculation in this course |
| Content of FLS 102 and FLS 201 at an accelerated pace, for students placed into the course based on results of the Spanish placement test, or those with significant knowledge/experience with another Romance language. Substantial amount of work outside of class. Development of a balanced foundation in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, and understanding Hispanic cultures. |
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| FLS 212 | Spanish: Language, Technology, Culture | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: FLS 102, FLS 110, and FLS 105 |
| A study of the language structures and vocabulary necessary for an intermediate level of communication in Spanish together with cultural and technical issues of our global society in the context of the Spanish-speaking world. Fulfills the FLS 201 requirement. |
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| FLS 319 | Children's and Adolescent's Literature in Spain and Latin America | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: FLS 310 or FLS 311 |
| Traditional and contemporary children's and adolescent's literature written originally in Spanish. Critical examination of picture books, folktales, poetry, theater and novels from a literary/artistic point of view and for their value in cultural development. |
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| FLS 331 | Spanish Oral and Written Expression I | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: FLS 202 |
| Development of speaking and writing skills at the Intermediate Mid to Intermediate High levels of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages proficiency scale, as well as listening/viewing and reading skills. Focus on sentence and paragraph-length discourse, narration and description in present, past, and future time frames within a variety of topics and contexts, and communication skills such as circumlocution. Course readings, video and discussion content center upon culturalaspects of the Spanish speaking world. |
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| FLS 332 | Spanish Oral and Written Expression II | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: FLS 331 |
| Development of speaking and writing skills at the Intermediate High levels of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages proficiency scale, as well as listening/viewing and reading skills. Focus on paragraph-length discourse, narration and detailed description in present, past, and future time frames within a variety of topics and contexts, and communication skills such as circumlocution. Course readings, video and discussion content center upon cultural aspects of the Spanish speaking world. |
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| FLS 333 | The Sounds of Spanish | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: FLS 202 |
| A study of the pronunciation and phonological system of Spanish, with the goals of improving student pronunciation and analyzing native Spanish pronunciation. Extensive practice in phonetic transcription and pronunciation, as well as phonetic/phonological dialect variation. |
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| FLS 336 | Spanish for Business | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: FLS 331 |
| Business Spanish vocabulary and terminology. Emphasis on everyday spoken and written Spanish. Readings and discussions of business topics. Cross-cultural considerations relative to international business operations. |
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| FLS 337 | Spanish for Tourism in the Hispanic World | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: FLS 202 |
| Exploration of the tourism industry in the Spanish speaking world from cultural-historical, geographic, and linguistic perspectives. Course can lead to Tourism Certificate in Spanish from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Spain. |
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| FLS 340 | Introduction to Hispanic Literatures and Cultures | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: FLS 331, Corequisite: FLS 332 |
| Exploration of what literature is; what it means to read literature; and why one might be interested in analyzing literature. Introduction to literary terminology, as well as literary genres and movements in the Spanish language. Examination of social-cultural-historical contexts of Spain and Latin America, particularly matters of race, class, gender, and political ideas as they relate to literatures of the Spanish speaking world. Interpretation and analysis of literary texts, cultural institutions, and objects of national, mass, and popular cultures. |
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| FLS 341 | Literature and Culture of Spain I | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: FLS 332; Corequisite: 340 |
| Survey of literary and cultural contexts of medieval and early modern Spain (12th to 17th centuries). Examination of literary genres in connection with concurrent cultural and historical events. Exploration of literature as a reflection of the experiences and events meaningful to Spanish society during this time period. Emphasis on the ways in which literature and other cultural artifacts give voice to value systems, traditions, and beliefs. |
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| FLS 342 | Literature and Culture of Spain II | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: FLS 332; Corequisite: 340 |
| Survey of literary and cultural contexts of 18th and 19th century Spain. Examination of literary genres in connection with concurrent cultural and historical events. Exploration of literature as a reflection of the experiences and events meaningful to Spanish society during this time period. Emphasis on the ways in which literature and other cultural artifacts give voice to value systems, traditions, and beliefs. |
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| FLS 343 | Literature and Culture of Spain III | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: FLS 332; Corequisite: 340 |
| Survey of literary and cultural contexts of 20th and 21st century Spain. Examination of literary genres in connection with concurrent cultural and historical events. Exploration of literature as a reflection of the experiences and events meaningful to Spanish society during this time period. Emphasis on the ways in which literature and other cultural artifacts give voice to value systems, traditions, and beliefs. |
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| FLS 351 | Literature and Culture of Latin America I | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: FLS 332; Corequisite: 340 |
| Survey of literary and cultural contexts of Latin America from the pre-conquest, colonial and early-independence periods (15th to mid 19th centuries). Examination of literary genres in connection with concurrent cultural and historical events. Exploration of literature as a reflection of the experiences and events meaningful to Latin American society during this time period. Emphasis on the ways in which literature and other cultural artifacts give voice to value systems, traditions, and beliefs. |
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| FLS 352 | Literature and Culture of Latin America II | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: FLS 332; Corequisite: 340 |
| Survey of literary and cultural contexts of Latin America from the Mid 19th to the Mid 20th centuries. Examination of literary genres in connection with concurrent cultural and historical events. Exploration of literature as a reflection of the experiences and events meaningful to Latin American society during this time period. Emphasis on the ways in which literature and other cultural artifacts give voice to value systems, traditions, and beliefs. |
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| FLS 353 | Literature and Culture of Latin America III | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: FLS 332; Corequisite: 340 |
| Survey of literary and cultural contexts of Latin America since 1960. Examination of literary genres in connection with concurrent cultural and historical events. Exploration of literature as a reflection of the experiences and events meaningful to Latin American society during this time period. Emphasis on the ways in which literature and other cultural artifacts give voice to value systems, traditions, and beliefs. |
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| FLS 360 | Hispanic Cinema | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: FLS 331 and Corequisite FLS 332 |
| Survey of the major contributions of Hispanic cinema from its origins to the present. Analysis of film as an artistic medium and as the cinematic representation of Hispanic histories and cultures. Reading, discussions, and viewing of films by representative directors. |
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| FLS 395 | Spanish Study Abroad Programs | UNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: FLS 202 |
| Courses in Spanish language and/or Hispanic cultures taught in Spanish speaking countries through study abroad programs. Course may be taken up to three times. |
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| FLS 400 | Methods and Techniques in Spanish Translation and Interpretation | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: 12 credits of 300 level Spanish |
| Study and practical application of theory, methods and techniques of translation based on materials relevant to various fields and professions. |
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| FLS 401 | Spanish For Graduate Students | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Basic Spanish grammar, with special attention to characteristics of formal expository style, and illustrative readings. Study of extracts from scholarly publications in students' areas of research. Prepares students to take the graduate foreign language certification exam. |
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| FLS 402 | Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: 12 credits of 300 level Spanish |
| Introduction to fundamental terminology and concepts in the study of linguistics. Overview of the Spanish phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics and historical linguistics. |
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| FLS 403 | Hispanic Prose Fiction | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: 12 credits of 300 level Spanish |
| Nineteenth- and twentieth-century prose and fiction of Spain and Latin America, including Galdos, Realism, the Boom, testimonial literature. |
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| FLS 404 | Hispanic Drama | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: 12 credits of 300 level Spanish |
| Selected topics in Spanish of Latin-American drama from the Golden Age to the present. |
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| FLS 405 | Spanish-English Comparative Grammar | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: 12 credits of 300 level Spanish |
| Analysis of the linguistic and grammatical structure (phonology, morphology, syntax, and discourse) of English and Spanish in order to develop a deeper understanding of how both linguistic systems function in similar and different ways. |
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| FLS 411 | Topics in the Culture of Spain | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: 12 credits of 300-level Spanish |
| Exploration of particular themes related to the culture of Spain, with culture broadly defined as history, social and political aspects of society, as well as human and artistic expression including use of language, literary production, performance,print, and electronic media. Themes in this course expand upon those introduced in the 300 level of the Spanish curriculum. Class discussion and assignments require greater depth and sophistication than introduction to literature and culture courses of the 300 level. |
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| FLS 412 | Topics in the Culture of Latin America and the Caribbean | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: 12 credits of 300-level Spanish |
| Exploration of particular themes related to the culture of Latin America and the Caribbean, with culture broadly defined as history, social and political aspects of society, as well as human and artistic expression including use of language, literary production, performance, print, and electronic media. Themes in this course expand upon those introduced in the 300 level of the Spanish curriculum. Class discussion and assignments require greater depth and sophistication than introduction to literature and culture courses of the 300 level. |
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| FLS 413 | Spain and the Americas in Transatlantic Perspective | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: 12 credits of 300-level Spanish |
| Exploration of key moments of communication, exchange and conflict between the different parts of the Spanish speaking world, from the point of contact between imperial Spain and the indigenous civilizations of the "New World". Examination of the commonalities and distinctions of the quest for independence, modernity and democracy. Analysis of immigration across national frontiers in the present day Hispanic World and greater American continent. |
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| FLS 492 | Seminar in Hispanic Studies | UNITS: 3 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: 12 credits of 300 level Spanish |
| Advanced seminar on a specific area of Hispanic studies (topics vary), leading to a major term paper and/or a series of essays by the student. |
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| FLS 495 | Special Topics in Spanish | UNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Advanced special topics in Spanish dealing with literary, cultural and lingustic themes. Including advanced topics imparted in study abroad programs in spanish speaking countries. |
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| FLS 500 | Methods and Techniques in Spanish Translation | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: Advanced Knowledge of Spanish |
| Study and practical application of theory, methods and techniques of translation based on materials relevant to various fields and professions. |
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| FLS 502 | Linguistic Structure of Spanish | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: FLS 208 or 308; FLS 310 or 311 |
| Introduction to fundamental terminology and concepts in the study of linguistics. Overview of the Spanish sound system (phonology), principle of word formation such as derivation and inflection (morphology), structure and grammatical relations of phrases and sentences (syntax), as well as the relationship between linguistic levels. |
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| FLS 503 | Spanish Applied Linguistics | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing |
| Overview of prominent theoretical perspectives in the acquisition of Spanish as a second language. Application of theory to the learning and teaching of Spanish language. Analysis of issues in the acquisition of Spanish phonology, morphosyntax, semantics and pragmatics. |
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| FLS 504 | Spanish Language Change and Variation | UNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Even Years, Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing |
| Overview of phonological and morphosyntactic change from Latin to modern Spanish. Linguisitic exploration of social and geographic dimensions Spanish language variation. Examination of issues of Spanish/English contact in the United States, including bilingualism and bilingual education. |
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| FLS 509 | Spanish Phonetics and Phonology | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only |
| A theoretical introduction to the phonetics and phonological system of Spanish. Topics covered include articulatory phonetics, narrow and broad transcription, and the analysis of linguistic data with the goal of understanding the underlying system of Spanish sounds. Current topics in Spanish phonology are included. Must hold graduate standing or gain permission of instructor. |
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| FLS 510 | Spanish Dialectology | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: FLS 502 Lingustic Structure of Spanish or permission of instructor. |
| Overview of geographic linguistic variation in the Spanish-speaking world. Data from phonetics/phonology and morpho-syntax will form the basis of study. Topics include: the development of dialect differences, dialects and languages of the Iberian peninsula, and Spanish usage in Latin America. Spanish as a world language in Africa and Asia, as well as indigenous influences on Spanish, are also covered. Must hold graduate standing or gain permission of instructor. |
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| FLS 511 | Spanish Sociolinguistics | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: FLS 502 (Linguistic Structure of Spanish) |
| Overview of synchronic linguistic variation in the Spanish-speaking world. The social stratification of language in Spanish speaking communities according to social class, gender, and age will be explored. The contribution of these factors to language change among Spanish speakers in the Americas and Spain will also be explored. |
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| FLS 519 | Childrens' Literature of Spain Since 1950 | UNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Even Years, Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing |
| Both traditional children's lore and trends and issues in contemporary literature of Spain for ages 0-15. Picture books, poetry, theater, and narrative fiction in written, graphic, filmic, and electronic modes, in cultural context. Ways to engage children with literature in and outside the classroom. |
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| FLS 520 | Spanish American Women Writers | UNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Odd Years, Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing |
| A study of some of the major Spanish American Women Writers within the contexts of their times. From the colonial period, through Independence to contemporary Spanish America, we will examine the topics of feminism, history, politics, sexuality, national identity, and society as expressed by these women authors. This course focuses on the narrative genre.Course taught in Spanish. |
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| FLS 525 | Poetry and Politics in Latin America | UNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Even Years, Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: FLS 492;Admission into the M.A. Program in Spanish |
| This course examines the poetry of Octavio Paz, Cesar Vallejo, and pablo Neruda from the 1930s to the 1950s and covers the aesthetic and political debates regarding realism, surrealism and socialist realism in Europe and Latin America. The focus ison the relationship between literary form and politics. Course is offered in Spanish. |
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| FLS 526 | Cultures, discourses and practices in early modern Spain | UNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Even Years, Offered in Spring Only |
| Overview of early modern Spanish short fiction, theatre, and the reflection of these genres in the everyday practices and cultural discourse of Imperial Spain. Taught in Spanish. Graduate status or permission of instructor. |
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| FLS 527 | Spanish Golden Age Theater | UNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Odd Years, Offered in Spring Only |
| Overview of Spanish Golden Age theater as a vehicle of political propaganda and moral education in seventeenth century Spain. Taught in Spanish. Graduate status or permission by instructor. |
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| FLS 530 | The Cultural Production of Spanish Democracy | UNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Odd Years, Offered in Fall Only |
| Challenges, contradictions, accomplishments, and shortcomings in the political, social, economic, cultural, and literary dimensions of Spain in the last quarter of the 20th century. Treatment of literary texts, historical and journalistic documents, critical and theoretical essays, as well as fiction and non-fiction films, music, and other products of popular and mass culture since 1975. Particular attention to significant cultural events such as the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, and the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the "Discovery" of America. Must hold graduate standing. |
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| FLS 592 | Graduate Seminar in Hispanic Studies | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Hispanic Studies;M.A. students in Hispanic Studies |
| A concentrated study of genres, periods or other special topics in Hispanic Studies to be determined as needed in the departmental program. Rotating topics on literature and/or culture; may be taken more than once for credit. |
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| FLS 595 | Special Topics in Spanish | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing |
| In depth exploration of specialized topics in Spanish literature, culture or language. Also used to test and develop new courses.Course taught in Spanish. |
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| FLS 630 | Independent Study in Spanish | UNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Individualized study in Spanish language or literature at the graduate level. Topic and mode of study to be determined in consultation with the faculty member supervising work. |
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| FLS 675 | Special Project in Spanish | UNITS: 3 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: Student must be in final semester of his or her program |
| Individual project in Spanish language or literature at the graduate level. Topic and mode of study to be determined in consultation with student's project advisory committee within the parameters of specific options. |
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| FLS 688 | Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration | UNITS: 1 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. |
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| FLS 689 | Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester. |
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| FLS 743 | History of Spanish and Language | UNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Even Years, Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: FLS 502, FLS 509 or equivalent |
| Overview of historical evolution of modern Spanish from spoken Latin. Data from phonetics/phonology/and morpho-syntax form the basis of study. Theories of language change also addressed. Graduate status or instructor permission required. Graduate Standing. |
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| FLS 794 | Don Quijote | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Places Don Quijote de la Mancha in its cultural and historical setting, illuminates aspects that non-native readers may find obscure, and shows its importance for understanding early modern Spanish society and culture. Demonstrates how Cervantes' text reflects on fiction, reading, writing, and how the concern about literature is discussed amidst a time when society underwent substantial changes. Topics include; literary reflections on ideological formations, political and economic structures, ethnicity and gender. May be repeated for credit. (Maximum of 6 hours.) Graduate Standing. |
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| FLS 799 | Seminar in Literature and Culture of One Latin American Country | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Analysis of the most representative literature and culture in one Latin American country in a given historical period. May be repeated for credit. (Maximum of 6 hours.) Graduate Standing. |
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