Any experimental courses offered by SPAN can be found at: registrar.iastate.edu/faculty-staff/courses/explistings/
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
(3-2) Cr. 0. F.S.
For students who require additional review at the first year (101-102) level. Course components include a compact review of 101 and the essential elements of 102. Course completed with a passing grade fulfills the LAS foreign language requirement. Not recommended for students who wish to continue language at the second year (201-202) level without completing 102. Two years but less than three years of high-school Spanish recommended.
(4-0) Cr. 4. F.SS.
A communicative approach to grammar and vocabulary within the context of Hispanic culture. For students whose native language is not Spanish.
(4-0) Cr. 4. S.SS.
Prereq: SPAN 101 or SPAN 97 or placement by departmental exam
Continuation of Spanish 101. A communicative approach to grammar and vocabulary within the context of Hispanic culture. For students whose native language is not Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Cr. 3. SS.
Supervised instruction in Spanish and Hispanic culture; formal class instruction at level appropriate to student's training, augmented by practical living experience. Taught in Spanish. Consult the department regarding equivalency with SPAN 101 or 102.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(4-0) Cr. 4. F.
Prereq: SPAN 102 or placement by departmental exam
Intensive review of basic grammar and conversation. For students whose native language is not Spanish. Practice in oral and written communication. Development of fluency with idiomatic expressions. Selected readings on culture and literature.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(4-0) Cr. 4. S.
Prereq: SPAN 201 or placement by departmental exam
Continuation of Spanish 201. Intensive review of basic grammar. Practice in oral and written communication. Development of fluency with idiomatic expressions. Selected readings on culture and literature. For students whose native language is not Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Cr. 3. SS.
Prereq: SPAN 102
Supervised instruction in Spanish and Hispanic culture; formal class instruction at level appropriate to student's training, augmented by practical living experience. Taught in Spanish. Consult the department regarding equivalency with SPAN 201 or 202.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(4-0) Cr. 4. F.S.
Prereq: SPAN 201 or placement by departmental exam
Bridge course between 200- and 300-level Spanish courses that focuses on application of advanced grammatical concepts within the context of Hispanic culture. Accelerated review of SPAN 201 and SPAN 202 designed for students who want to continue at the 300 level. Taught in Spanish for students whose native language is not Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Cr. 1. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: SPAN 202 or SPAN 297 or placement by departmental exam
Introduction to professional communication within specific professional cultures with strong preparation of relevant vocabulary related to professional fields in which high degrees of Spanish are spoken. Taught in Spanish. Each topic may only be taken once for credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Cr. 1. F.S.
Prereq: SPAN 202 or SPAN 297 or placement by departmental exam
Introduction to professional communication within specific professional cultures with strong preparation of relevant vocabulary related to professional fields in which high degrees of Spanish are spoken. Taught in Spanish. Each topic may only be taken once for credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Cr. 1. F.S.
Prereq: SPAN 202 or SPAN 297 or placement by departmental exam
Introduction to professional communication within specific professional cultures with strong preparation of relevant vocabulary related to professional fields in which high degrees of Spanish are spoken. Taught in Spanish. Each topic may only be taken once for credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Cr. 1. F.S.
Prereq: SPAN 202 or SPAN 297 or placement by departmental exam
Introduction to professional communication within specific professional cultures with strong preparation of relevant vocabulary related to professional fields in which high degrees of Spanish are spoken. Taught in Spanish. Each topic may only be taken once for credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: SPAN 202 or placement by departmental exam
Intensive oral practice and improvement of oral proficiency. Application of specific grammatical concepts for development of conversational and writing skills within the context of Hispanic culture. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: SPAN 202 or placement by departmental exam
Intensive oral practice and improvement of oral proficiency. Application of specific grammatical concepts for development of conversational and writing skills within the context of Hispanic culture. Taught in Spanish. For students whose native language is not Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: SPAN 202 or placement by departmental exam
Intensive oral practice and improvement of oral proficiency. Application of specific grammatical concepts for development of conversational and writing skills within the context of Hispanic culture. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Cross-listed with US LS). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Intensive study and application of grammar concepts in the development of writing and reading skills in a dynamic cultural context centered on Hispanics in the U.S. Designed for native or heritage Spanish speakers with oral proficiency in Spanish but with little or no formal academic training in the language. Taught exclusively in Spanish.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: SPAN 303A or 303B
Critical reading of Hispanic cultural texts. Presentation of techniques and terminology of textual criticism. Study of basic genres and media-generated artifacts and literary texts. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 1 SPAN course at the 300-level
A survey of the social, political, religious, and cultural history of Spain. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 1 SPAN course at the 300-level
A survey of the social, political, religious, and cultural history of Spanish America. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 1 SPAN course at the 300-level
A survey of social, political, economic, and cultural topics relevant to contemporary Spain. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 1 SPAN course at the 300-level
A survey of social, political, economic, and cultural topics relevant to contemporary Latin America. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Cross-listed with US LS). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: US LS 211
Analysis and discussion of interdisciplinary texts examining the local and regional Latino/a immigration experience. Exploring Latino/a culture through participation in a community project. Assessed service learning component.
(Dual-listed with SPAN 526). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 1 SPAN course at the 300-level
Survey of major currents and figures in Spanish and Latin American art and/or film. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: SPAN 314
Introduction to Spanish literature and techniques of literary criticism from the earliest times through the present. Lectures, discussion, and analysis of individual selections in Spanish. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: SPAN 314
Introduction to Latin American literature and techniques of literary criticism from the earliest times through the present. Lectures, discussion, and analysis of individual selections in Spanish. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Cross-listed with LING, US LS). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: SPAN 303A or SPAN 303B or SPAN 304
Introduction to the theory, methods, techniques, and problems of translation. Consideration of material from business, literature, and the social sciences. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Dual-listed with SPAN 554). (Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: SPAN 351
Introduction to the theory, methods, techniques, and problems of consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. Consideration of material from business, agriculture, law, design, medicine, literature, advertisement, and sports. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Topics vary according to faculty interest. Author, genre or period study, women writers, cinema, or contemporary theory. Readings, discussions, and papers in English. May not be counted as a prerequisite.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Topics vary according to faculty interest. Knowledge and understanding of major cultural, ethical, sociopolitical and economic issues directly related to agriculture and agribusiness in Latin America, Spain, and/or Equatorial Guinea. Readings, discussions, and papers in English. May not be counted as a prerequisite.
(Cross-listed with WGS). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Topics vary according to faculty interest. Author, genre or period study, women writers, cinema, or contemporary theory. Readings, discussions, and papers in English. May not be counted as a prerequisite.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS.
Analysis and interpretation of cinema in the Spanish-speaking world. Topics vary and may include, but are not limited to, film directors, genres, movements, historical survey, aesthetics, and cinematography. Readings, discussions, and papers in English. Does not count towards Spanish major or minor requirements.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Cr. 1-10. Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 credits in SPAN
Supervised instruction in Spanish and Hispanic culture; formal class instruction at level appropriate to students' training, enhanced by practical living experience.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Dual-listed with SPAN 501). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: SPAN 314; 1 SPAN course at the 320-level or above
Advanced study of Spanish grammar and syntax. Students' writing of compositions incorporates an advanced understanding of grammar, syntax, and principles of organization of thought and ideas. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Dual-listed with SPAN 545). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: SPAN 330
Discussion and analysis of selected topics in Latin American literature and culture from Pre-Colonial times to the Present. Taught in Spanish. SPAN 332 recommended.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: SPAN 351
Linguistic study of the major differences between the Spanish and English grammatical systems and their applications in the translation of Spanish to English. Taught in Spanish.
(Dual-listed with SPAN 563). (Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: SPAN 352
Study of various topics related to the Spanish language. Topics may include bilingualism, historical linguistics and dialectology, Spanish in the U.S., language assessment, computer-assisted language learning and instruction, and second language acquisition. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Cr. 1-6. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in SPAN; Permission of Department Chair
Designed to meet the needs of students in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 6 credits in Span 490 may be counted toward graduation.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in SPAN at the 300-level; Permission of Advisor and WLC Internship Coordinator
Work experience using Spanish language skills in the public or private sector, combined with academic work under faculty supervision.
Up to 3 credits may apply toward the major. Available only to majors and minors.
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
(Dual-listed with SPAN 401). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: SPAN 314; 1 SPAN course at the 320-level or above
Advanced study of Spanish grammar and syntax. Students' writing of compositions incorporates an advanced understanding of grammar, syntax, and principles of organization of thought and ideas. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Dual-listed with SPAN 326). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 1 SPAN course at the 300-level
Survey of major currents and figures in Spanish and Latin American art and/or film. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Dual-listed with SPAN 445). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: SPAN 330
Discussion and analysis of selected topics in Latin American literature and culture from Pre-Colonial times to the Present. Taught in Spanish. SPAN 332 recommended.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Dual-listed with SPAN 354). (Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: SPAN 351
Introduction to the theory, methods, techniques, and problems of consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. Consideration of material from business, agriculture, law, design, medicine, literature, advertisement, and sports. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Dual-listed with SPAN 463). (Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: SPAN 352
Study of various topics related to the Spanish language. Topics may include bilingualism, historical linguistics and dialectology, Spanish in the U.S., language assessment, computer-assisted language learning and instruction, and second language acquisition. Taught in Spanish.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Cr. 1-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Spanish
Cr. 1-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Spanish
Cr. 1-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Spanish
Cr. 1-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Spanish
Cr. 1-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Spanish