IHSP 101 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I
Introduction to basic skills to communicate about personal and everyday topics, including informal conversations with native speakers, finding and reading information in newspapers and Internet sites, and exploring the contemporary Spanish-speaking world. For students with little or no prior knowledge of Spanish.

IHSP 102 ELEMENTARY SPANISH II
Development of skills to communicate about personal and everyday topics, including informal conversations with native speakers, finding and reading information in newspapers and Internet sites, and exploring contemporary issues in the Spanish-speaking world. Students should have prior knowledge of basic Spanish.

IHSP 200 INTERMEDIATE READINGS IN SPANISH
Selected readings in Spanish from literary texts, scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, and websites. Class discussions are mainly in English. This course meets the Arts and Humanities language requirement and does not count for the Spanish major. Students should have an elementary knowledge of Spanish. Fall, Spring.

IHSP 201 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I
Development of skills to converse with native speakers, explore contemporary issues in the Spanish-speaking world, narrate events in present and past tenses, and to read newspapers, websites, and short fiction with a dictionary. Students should have prior knowledge of elementary Spanish.

SP 100 BASIC SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Introduction to basic Spanish, Spanish history, and Spanish contemporary culture. The course makes extensive use of multimedia resources to include: interactive language programs, video, and the Internet. Does not satisfy the Arts and Humanities language requirement. Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP 190 ELEMENTARY SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPANISH
Study of selected topics in Spanish. May be repeated as topics change. Occasionally.

SP 202 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II
Continuation of the development of the four basic language skills. Fall, Spring.

SP 290 INTERMEDIATE SPECIAL TOPICS
Study of selected topics in Spanish. May be repeated as topics change. Occasionally.

SP 298 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
An opportunity for a qualified student to explore work in an area of individual interest, selected and pursued in consultation with a faculty member. Consent required of the instructor who will supervise the independent study. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.

SP 303 INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH LITERATURE
Study of various critical approaches to Spanish literature; conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP 202 or permission of instructor. Fall.

SP 315 CONVERSATION IN SPANISH
The vocabulary of spoken Spanish and guided practice to increase oral proficiency. Prerequisite: SP 202 or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

SP 316 COMPOSITION IN SPANISH
Study and practice of Spanish writing styles for various purposes: journals, letters, essays, and creative pieces. Prerequisite: SP 315 or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

SP 325 INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH LITERATURE
Study of various critical approaches to Spanish literature. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP 315 and SP316 or permission of instructor.

SP 330 LATINOS IN THE U.S.
The cultural backgrounds and literary contributions of Chicanos, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans. Readings in Spanish and English; class discussion in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP 202 or permission of instructor. Fall.

SP 350 STUDY IN SPAIN OR LATIN AMERICA
Maximum of 18 credits per semester. Study in a College-approved program. May be used to meet the Arts and Humanities language requirement. Students must meet with Modern Languages faculty for preapproval of their program of study and for an exit interview upon their return. Fall, Spring.

SP 405 CONTEMPORARY SPANISH USAGE
Advanced study of syntax, semantics, and lexicon based on actual usage in the contemporary Hispanic world. Prerequisite: SP 315 or equivalent. Occasionally.

SP 410 ADVANCED SPANISH GRAMMAR
A study of contemporary Spanish grammar, and a treatment of the typical pitfalls for nonnative users of Spanish. Prerequisite: SP 405, or permission of instructor. Occasionally.

SP 495 SEMINAR
The capstone experience for Spanish majors. Topics based on needs and interests of the group. Prerequisites: SP 405 and senior status. Spring.

SP 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
Intensive study of some aspect of Spanish language, literature, or culture adapted to the student’s needs. May be repeated to a total of 8 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.