Spanish 101. Elementary Spanish I
Basic Spanish with emphasis on communication skills. Introduction to aural comprehension, pronunciation, structure of the language, and essential vocabulary for practical communication. No previous preparation in Spanish required. Three class hours and one laboratory hour per week.
Credit: 3 hours

Spanish 102. Elementary Spanish II
Asic Spanish with emphasis on communication skills. Aural/reading comprehension. Pronunciation, grammar and structure. Progressive vocabulary for written and oral communication. Three class hours and one laboratory hour per week.
Prerequisite: Spanish 101
Credit: 3 hours

Spanish 201. Intermediate Spanish I
Reinforcement and expansion of skills developed in elementary courses (Spanish 101, 102) using grammar review, composition, conversation, and selected readings. Three class hours and one laboratory hour per week.
Prerequisite: Spanish 102
Credit: 3 hours (Fall)

Spanish 202. Intermediate Spanish II
Progressive practice in oral and written communication with analysis of selected readings. Three class hours and one laboratory hour per week.
Prerequisite: Spanish 201
Credit: 3 hours (Spring)

Spanish 304. Conversation and Composition
Reinforcement and progressive oral and written practice of Spanish through discussions of contemporary issues pertinent to students’ lives. Application of ideas and issues studied through guided and unguided compositions. Students need to pass with a B to minor or major in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or consent of the department
Credit: 3 hours (Fall)

Spanish 305. Spanish for the Professions
Reinforcement and progressive oral and written practice of Spanish through the use of specialized vocabulary in the contexts of medical, commercial, legal, and social services professions.
Prerequisite: Spanish 202 and sophomore classification or consent of department
Credit: 3 hours (Spring, even years)

Spanish 310. Introduction to Literature
Selected readings in 20th century Spanish literature, both Peninsular and Latin American. Includes the study of literary terms and reading strategies for literary analysis. Intensive practice of oral and written Spanish.
Prerequisite: Spanish 304 or consent of the department
Credit: 3 hours (Spring)

Spanish 320. Culture and Civilization of Spain
An overview, through readings and other media, of the history, culture, and people of Spain. Intensive practice of oral and written Spanish.
Prerequisite: Spanish 202 and consent of the department
Credit: 3 hours (Fall, even years)

Spanish 330. Culture and Civilization of Latin America
An overview, through readings and other media, of the history, culture, and people of Hispanic America. Intensive practice of oral and written Spanish.
Prerequisite: Spanish 202 and consent of the department
Credit: 3 hours (Fall, odd years)

Spanish 340. Studies in Spanish Literature
Study of a specific topic in literature related to the Peninsular or Latin American world. Topic will be announced at the beginning of the preceding semester. May be repeated for credit as the topics vary.
Prerequisite: Spanish 304 or consent of the department
Credit: 3 hours (Spring, even years)

Spanish 350. Spanish Phonetics and Phonology/Conversation
A study of Spanish pronunciation, intonation, oral proficiency, dialectology, and production of sounds. Practice with tapes, individually and in the language laboratory. Application of principles through regular conversation periods.
Prerequisite: Spanish 201 or consent of the department
Credit: 3 hours (Spring, odd years)

Spanish 401. Literature of Spain
Selected readings from among the most important works in Peninsular literature. Emphasis is on literary analysis and on the literature as reflection of Spanish history and culture.
Prerequisite: Spanish 310 or consent of the department
Credit: 3 hours (Fall, odd years)

Spanish 402. Latin American Literature
Selected readings from among the most important works in Latin American literature from the conquest to the present. Emphasis is on literary analysis and on the literature as reflection of Latin American history and culture.
Prerequisite: Spanish 310 or consent of the department
Credit: 3 hours (Spring, odd years)

Spanish 410. Independent Study/Internship in Spanish
Internship or individual work in a selected area of study. To be arranged with the instructor, generally during the preceding semester. May be repeated for a total of 3 hours of credit. By persmission only.
Prerequisite: At least (6) hours of Spanish 300 level or above and consent of the department
Credit: 1-3 hours

Spanish 415. Advanced Grammar, Composition, and Linguistics
An intensive study of syntax and semantics. Contrastive linguistics analysis of English and Spanish. History of the Spanish language. Intensive practice in written Spanish.
Prerequisite: At least (6) hours of Spanish 300 level or above and consent of the department
Credit: 3 hours (Fall, even years)

Spanish 430. Senior Seminar
Introduction to journals and research methods in the areas of Spanish literature and culture. Research for a topic of special interest to the student, culminating in a final written project and an oral defense.
Prerequisite: At least (15) hours of Spanish 300 level or above
Credit: 3 hours (Spring)

Spanish 497. Exit Examination
Required of majors in the last semester before graduation. Graded on P/F basis.
Credit: 0 hours

CONTACT:
Dr. Mark W. Schuhl
Associate Professor of Spanish and Chair of the Department
mschuhl@wingate.edu
704.233.8052