Spanish Studies

Co-requisite 1-credit course designed to provide an embedded study-abroad experience to complement courses with a focus on the Luso-Hispanic world.

Groundwork Spanish, including oral proficiency, aural comprehension, and reading; for students with no prior knowledge of Spanish. Supplementary language laboratory work and oral drills.

SPA 1112 is the continuation of Introductory Spanish and as such, students needs to know that some knowledge of Spanish is necessary in order to start at the SPA 1112 level. Groundwork Spanish, including oral proficiency, aural comprehension, and reading; for students with no prior knowlege of Spanish. Supplementary language laboratory work and oral drills.

A beginner's journey into the Spanish language emphasizing read and writing. This course cultivates basic communication abilities, setting the stage for ongoing Spanish education.

Progressing from Foundations in Spanish I, this course enhances linguistic expertise in reading and writing. Students amplify conversational capacities and delve into complex grammar. Aimed to fortify foundational skills, propelling students toward intermediate coursework.

Review of grammar, composition, reading and conversation. Students should have completed SPA 1111 and 1112 or the equivalent.

Review of grammar, composition, reading and conversation. Students should have completed SPA 1121 or the equivalent.

This one-credit course allows students to work with local organizations to further develop their linguistic and cultural competencies through community engagement opportunities. The course will be comprised of a structural blend of experiential learning, readings, discussions, and reflections. Pre-requisites: SPA 1121 or approval of instructor.

Combination of reading and writing in addition to speaking. Work is individualized for needs of students. Objective is to prepare students for a more advanced course. Restricted to students with Hispanic background who have been exposed to Spanish at home.

Regular practice in conversation and composition with review of grammar and continuing work on language skills in Spanish. Students should have completed SPA 1122 or the equivalent.

Spanish 1132 is a continuation of 1131 with more intensive practice in conversation and composition in Spanish, through literary and cultural analysis of texts, as well as a review of difficult grammatical points. As a result, students will develop their vocabulary and improve their proficiency and skills for analyzing literary works of representative Hispanic texts, while also developing essential critical thinking skills in preparation for taking upper-level courses in Spanish. Students should have completed Spanish 1131 or the equivalent.

Beyond improving the linguistic competence of students, this course aims to expose the challenges of the medical profession within the United States and how it addresses problems of power, oppression, deprivation, marginalization, and/or social privilege.

This course prepares students for successful communication in the Spanish speaking business world. It introduces business vocabulary and concepts, exposes students to financial documents, provides practice with oral and written correspondence, and promotes cross-cultural literacy in the context of international business. PRE-REQ: Spa 1132 or authorization from the chairperson.

The course will serve to transfer study abroad courses at the 2000 level whose description is relevant to the program but do not have an exact equivalent in our curriculum. Pre-requisite SPA 1132 or authorization from chairperson.

This course focuses on communication in Spanish within legal and political contexts. It introduces essential terminology, familiarizes students with juridical documents, and develops communication skills necessary for careers in law, public policy, international organizations, and NGOs serving Spanish-speaking communities. Pre-Reqs: SPA-1132 or authorization from chairperson.

Reading and interpretation of Spanish-American novels from the modernist period to the present. Students should have completed 1132 or the equivalent. Pre-requisite SPA 1132 or authorization from chairperson.

Overview of major features of Spanish phonetics and phonology with a secondary focus on regional and social variations found in the Spanish-speaking world. Applications to measurement and analysis of acoustic features of speech and improvement of Spanish pronunciation.

Intensive grammar review with special attention to accuracy. Students should have completed 1132 or the equivalent.

Intensive practice in written expression and textual analysis for heritage and non-heritage speakers. Compositions are modeled on selected Spanish texts.

The foremost works of Spanish literature from the beginnings to present day. A required course for majors. Students should have completed 1132 or the equivalent. Pre-requisite SPA 1132 or authorization from chairperson.

Spanish-American literature from colonial times to the present. A required course for majors. Students should have completed 1132 or the equivalent. Pre-requisite SPA 1132 or authorization from chairperson.

Methods, findings, and theory of linguistic research on the sound system and the structures of present-day Spanish. The basics of abstract linguistic analysis. Hands-on introduction to the major subdisciplines of linguistics: morphology, phonetics, phonology, semantics, and syntax. Pre-reqs: SPA 1138 or SPA 1140 or authorization from the chairperson.

Supervised research experience focused on Hispanic linguistics. Students may register for the course more than once but no more than once per semester. Instructor approval required.

Study of artistic trends in twentieth century Spain. Pre-requisite: SPA 1132 or authorization from the chairperson.

Representative trends in 20th and 21st Centuries Spanish novels. Pre-requisite: SPA 1132 or authorization from chairperson

This popular course analyzes several kinds of Spanish dystopian fiction. The analysis of these texts will allow students to understand how renowned Spanish authors see the future of our planet and civilization. Pre-requisite: SPA 1132 or authorization from chairperson.

This course examines the most contemporary cultural movements happening in Latin America: environmentalism, feminism, indigenism, populism, etc. To do so we will analyze literary, journalistic, and sociological texts as well as visual sources. Prerequisite: SPA 1132 or authorization from chairperson.

A study of Spanish and Spanish-American foremost male and female poets from Spain's vanguard movement to present day jointly from Latin America's colonial times to present day against Europe's socio-political and aesthetic backdrop. Pre-requisite: SPA 1132 or authorization from chairperson.

This course explores garden imagery in Medieval Spain following the Christian victory over Islam. It examines how garden spaces reflected cultural memory, religious identity, and mechanical engineering, while addressing visual modes that emerged from social reorganization between different religious communities. Pre-Req: SPA 1132 or authorization from chairperson.

A critical analysis of representative dramatic works of Spain from Jacinto Benavente to present day, with special emphasis on women dramatists and gender issues of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries within the historical and socio-cultural evolution of contemporary Spain. Pre-requisite: SPA 1132 or authorization from chairperson.

Spanish films based on literary works as a medium will be used to better understand contemporary Spanish culture and civilization. Pre-requisite: SPA 1132 or authorization from chairperson.

This course will study the evolution of the idea of sainthood between the 8th and 13th centuries. Drawing on Arabic, Latin and Spanish texts, we will study issues like shared saint veneration, social norms and collective memory in Medieval Spain. Pre-requisite: SPA 1132 OR authorization from a chairperson

The course explores the work of performers, artists, musicians, and cultural agents through the intersection between arts and activism (artivism). The course discusses a selection of iconic case studies in the Americas addressing social justice issues creatively and artistically. Prerequisite: SPA-1132 or authorization from chairperson.

This course analyzes diverse visual and literary sources to explore sustainability issues in contemporary Latin America. Students engage with novels, essays, documentaries, and art projects, offering an introduction to current ecocritical debates and cultural trends in the region.

Overview of major features of Spanish phonetics and phonology with a secondary focus on regional and social variations found in the Spanish-speaking world. Applications to measurement and analysis of acoustic features of speech and improvement of Spanish pronunciation.

Hands-on introduction to written Spanish-English translation. The emphasis is on Spanish to English translation of a variety of different texts from the fields of business, law, literature, tourism, and science. Basic theory principles and translation procedures considered a vital component in the formal training of a translator.

Examines the major themes and evolution of Spanish lyrical verse through the political and socio-cultural experiences of Spain's most representative male and female poets from its beginnings to present day. Pre-requisite: SPA 1132 or authorization from chairperson.

Advanced study of topics of special interest in Spanish literary and/or cultural studies. May be repeated for credit if topic changes. Pre-requisite: SPA 1132 or authorization from chairperson.

The Cid and other major works of the Spanish Middle Ages: early lyric, epic, ballad, prose. Pre-requisite: SPA 1132 or authorization from chairperson.

Nature in Medieval Culture explores issues of sustainability, race gender and intersectionality in Medieval literature. Pre-requisite: SPA 1132 or authorization from the chairperson.

Traces the political and socio-cultural milieu of Spain's Early Modern era as reflected in the works of representative poets of Spain's renaissance period at the beginning of Europe's 16th century through Spain's baroque ending with the close of the 17th century. Pre-requisite: SPA 1132 or authorization from chairperson.

This course will expose students to performance studies and literary criticism. Overall, the seminar offers a historical and critical grounding for Chicano/Latino writing in the US by surveying Latinx literature and performance from the nineteenth century to the present. Pre-requisite: SPA 1132 or authorization from chairperson.

Principles and techniques of literary research. Overview of major Spanish and Spanish-American authors and representative works. Pre-requisite: any 2000-level SPA or authorization from the chairperson. Required to obtain a major in Spanish.

A community-based experience helping lawyers translate & interpret for the Philadelphia Hispanic community. Pre-requisite SPA 1132 and an interview with the instructor.

This course explores Latinx cultural expressions in the U.S. and beyond, examining how language and identity interact across diverse communities. Topics vary by instructor and may include food, media, migration, or gender through literature, film, and critical readings.

This course explores Latinx cultural expressions in the U.S. and beyond, examining how language and identity interact across diverse communities. Topics vary by instructor and and may include food, media, migration, or gender through literature, film, and critical readings.

Supervised study, activity or research. May be taken more than once. Pre-requisite: Intermediate Spanish or above. Prior approval of chair and instructor. Permission given only in very special situations.