Spanish Courses (SPN)

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SPN 1141 Introductory Spanish I (3)
    Introduction to the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures.
SPN 1142 Introductory Spanish II (3)
    Introduction to the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures.
SPN 2241 Intermediate Spanish I (3)
    A review of grammar and readings in Spanish literature and civilization. Prerequisite: SPN 1142 or equivalent.
SPN 2242 Intermediate Spanish II (3)
    Reinforcement of grammatical skills, reading of simple Spanish prose and poetry, composition and conversation. Prerequisite: SPN 2241 or equivalent.
SPN 3332 Advanced Spanish I (3)
    Advanced-level reading, intensive work on composition, comprehensive treatment of Spanish phonetics. Prerequisite: SPN 2242 or equivalent. 
SPN 3333 Advanced Spanish II (3)
    Advanced-level reading, intensive work on aural comprehension and practical conversation facility, continued development of composition skills. Prerequisite: SPN 2242 or equivalent.
SPN  3350 Hispanic Culture on Location I (3-TBA)
    An in-depth presentation of Hispanic culture combining lectures, readings, films, audiotapes, discussions and intensive language practice on the Troy campus with on-site visit to an Hispanic environment. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
SPN 3357 Hispanic Culture on Location II (3-TBA)
    An in-depth presentation of Hispanic culture combining lectures, readings, films, audiotapes, discussions and intensive language practice on the Troy campus with on-site visit to an Hispanic environment. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
SPN 4447 Readings in Hispanic Literature (3)
    In-depth study of the works of a selected major author, period or genre in the literature of Spain or Spanish America. Prerequisite: SPN 2242 or equivalent. May be repeated for credit.
SPN 4450 Hispanic Culture and Civilization (3)
    A survey of the geography, history, cultural achievements, institutions and daily life of Spain and other Hispanic countries. Prerequisite: SPN 2242.
SPN 491 Guided Independent Research (1-3 credit hours per course per semester)
  4492 Additional information is indexed under Guided Independent Research and Study.
SPN 4493- Guided Independent Study (1-3 credit hours per course per semester)
  4494 Additional information is indexed under Guided Independent Research and Study.