Schreiner University Academic Catalog 2016-2017

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1402. ELEMENTARY SPANISH II This course, a continuation of SPAN 1401, expands reading, writing, listening and speaking skills as it expands knowledge of Spanish-language cultural traits. Prerequisite: SPAN 1401 or appropriate placement test score.

2303. (2311) INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I This course provides a comprehensive review of major grammatical structures and vocabulary and expands upon them via cultural and contemporary readings. Course conducted primarily in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 1402 or appropriate placement test score.

2304. (2312) INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II This course expands upon information presented in SPAN 2303. Course conducted primarily in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2303 or appropriate placement test score.

2370. TOPICS IN SPANISH This course is a study of subjects not otherwise offered and may be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisite: SPAN 1402.

3301. A SURVEY OF LATIN-AMERICAN LITERATURE TO THE 20TH CENTURY This is an introductory course of selected readings in Spanish that includes poetry and prose of some notable writers of Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The content will incorporate literature that is significant in reflecting major historical and literary periods from the Spanish invasion and Colonialism through the emergence of contemporary and modernistic production. The lectures will be conducted primarily in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2304.

3302. A SURVEY OF PENINSULAR LITERATURE TO THE 20TH CENTURY This is an introductory course of selected Spanish readings, both poetry and prose, that embrace and reflect the major historical and literary periods of Spain. Through lecture and cursory writings, students will be exposed to important works that incorporate the Spanish Middle Ages, Renaissance, Romanticism and Realism, as well as the historical implications of such writings. Lectures will primarily be conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2304.

3303. A SURVEY OF LATIN-AMERICAN LITERATURE OF THE 20TH CENTURY This course concentrates heavily on contemporary Hispanic-American writings that reflect literary innovations that bring Mexican and Latin-American writers to the forefront of international creative thought and literary production. Historical impetus with respect to political and social implications will be discussed. Such writers as Neruda, Del Castro, Borges, Cortazar, Fuentes, Vargas-Llosa and others will be studied. The course will primarily be conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2304.

3304. A SURVEY OF PENINSULAR LITERATURE OF THE 20TH CENTURY This is an introduction to selected writings that reflect contemporary Spanish thought and recent history that have given rise to current literary trends. Such movements as Modernism, and Avant Garde will be discussed as well as events, such as the Spanish Civil War, will be discussed in relation to literary implications. Notable Spanish writers and poets such as Lorca, Valle-Inclan, Unamuno and Machado as well as Cela, Matute, Calvo Sotelo and others will be reviewed. Lectures will primarily be conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2304.

3305. CURRENT HISPANIC AMERICAN THOUGHT AND LITERATURE This course focuses on contemporary Hispanic-American life in Mexico, Latin America, and the United States. Using films, newspaper articles, art, personal testimonies, and literature, the course

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