Spanish Courses at Butler
SP101, Beginning Spanish:
This is the first course in the basic Spanish language sequence.
The focus is on developing the four skills of language acquisition:
listening, speaking, reading and writing production. Although
learning grammar is an important part of the process, it will be
used around everyday situations and cultural topics related to the
Spanish-Speaking world. Prerequisites: No previous Spanish
instruction or placement exam results. (U)(4). Annually.
SP102, First Year Spanish:
This is the second course in the basic Spanish language
sequence. The course continues to develop basic communication
skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing at a more
complex level. Prerequisite: SP101 or placement exam results.
(U)(4). Annually.
SP201, Spanish Conversation and
Pronunciation:
Development of oral proficiency. Concentration on pronunciation
and practical vocabulary. Review of basic structures. Practice of
speaking skills in class discussions. Uses audiovisual materials to
increase accuracy and fluency. Prerequisite: One year of college
Spanish or placement test authorization. (U)(3). Annually.
SP203, Intermediate Spanish I:
This is the first course in the intermediate Spanish language
sequence. After a review of fundamentals, the course develops
intermediate skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening
while building communicative competence and enhancing social and
cultural awareness of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: One
year of college Spanish, SP102 or placement exam results. (U)(3).
Annually.
SP204, Intermediate Spanish II:
This is the second course in the intermediate Spanish language
sequence. Further review of fundamentals. The course continues
development of intermediate skills in reading, writing, speaking
and listening while building communicative competence and enhancing
social and cultural awareness of the Spanish-speaking world.
Prerequisite: SP203 or placement exam results. (U)(3).
Annually.
SP300, Spanish Grammar in Context:
Study of grammatical structures to master language at
intermediate/advanced level. Students review, reinforce and
practice grammar within contextual framework so as to build
vocabulary, read cultural texts and create written material to see
the interaction of language. Prerequisite: Complete SP204 or
equivalent course or placement on 300-level in Spanish. (U)(3).
Annually.
SP305, Spanish for Oral Communication:
Practice in oral Spanish to increase fluency through activities
and discussion. Intensive controlled conversation and the
facilitation of debates and group discussions in relation to
audiovisual materials and cultural readings. Prerequisite: Complete
SP204 or equivalent course or placement on 300-level in Spanish.
(U)(3). Annually.
SP310, Spanish for Written Communication:
Practice in written Spanish to facilitate the expression of
ideas with a review of grammatical structures. Analysis of various
writing styles and emphasis on the process of writing through
guided correction of drafts to enhance self-evaluation and
improvement of writing skills such as developing a good thesis, or
adapting the content to the reader. Prerequisite: Complete SP204 or
equivalent course or placement on 300-level in Spanish. (U)(3).
Annually.
SP320S, Service Learning in Spanish:
The general goal of this course is to increase students' fluency
in Spanish skills and to encourage them to frame their community
experience in meaningful ways. Class components: a supervised
volunteer tutoring work (24 hours/ semester) and weekly class
meetings to discuss topics pertaining Latino immigration. This is
an intensive writing class. Students elaborate journal and comment
papers. Prerequisite: Complete SP204 or equivalent course or
placement on 300-level in Spanish. (U)(3). Annually.
SP325, Intro to Hispanic Linguistics:
Overview of the History, Phonetics, Syntax, Acquisition and
Language Variation in Spanish (theories, analysis and application,
conducted in Spanish). Prerequisite: One 300-level skills course in
Spanish. (U)(3). Annually.
SP330, Themes in Hispanic Studies:
Selected themes within the literature and culture of one or more
Spanish-speaking countries. Course may be repeated with each
different topic. Prerequisite: One 300-level skills course in
Spanish. (U)(3). On a rotating basis.
SP335, Spain: Middle Ages to 1700:
Use of selected reading and audio-visual materials to study the
history, literature and arts of Spain from the Middle Ages through
the seventeenth century. Prerequisite: One 300-level skills course
in Spanish. (U)(3). On a rotating basis.
SP340, Spain: 1700 to the Present:
Use of selected reading and audio-visual materials to study the
history, literature and arts of Spain from the eighteenth century
to the present. Prerequisite: One 300-level skills course in
Spanish. (U)(3). On a rotating basis.
SP345, Analysis of Literary Genres:
Readings in selected works from well-known Spanish and Latin
American authors. Prerequisite: Two years of college Spanish or
placement on the 300-level. (U)(3). On a rotating basis.
SP350, Spanish American Culture:
Mexico, Central America, Caribbean: The study of historical
events, and the literary and cultural productions of Mexico,
Central America and the Caribbean. Prerequisite: One 300-level
skills course in Spanish. (U)(3). On a rotating basis.
SP355, Spanish American Culture:
South America: The study of historical events, and the literary
and cultural productions of the Southern Cone and Andean countries.
Prerequisite: One 300-level skills course in Spanish. (U)(3). On a
rotating basis.
SP360, Hispanic Film:
Approach to Hispanic cultures through film and visual
representations. Themes for analyses, discussions and papers vary
according to films chosen. Prerequisite: One 300-level skills
course in Spanish. (U)(3). On a rotating basis.
SP365, Hispanic Short Story:
Study of selected stories by Spanish and Latin American authors.
Prerequisite: One 300-level skills course in Spanish. (U)(3). On a
rotating basis.
SP370, Topics - Contemporary Hispanic
Societies:
A study of the contemporary societies of one or more countries
of Latin America, of Spain and/or the Latino society of the United
States. This course may be repeated with each different area
studied. Prerequisite: One 300-level skills course in Spanish.
(U)(3). On a rotating basis.
SP375, Spanish Pronunciation:
This course introduces the sounds of Spanish and its correct
pronunciation. It covers theory and practice. Prerequisite: One
300-level skills course in Spanish. (U)(3). On a rotating
basis.
SP400, Internship:
A supervised work experience in business, government, media or
other institutions in a Spanish-speaking country as a part of a
year or semester study abroad program or in bilingual settings in
this country. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program and
permission of the department head and two 300-level courses in
Spanish. (U/G)(3). On a rotating basis.
SP410, Topics - Communications Skills in
Spanish:
Practice in communication in Spanish. Topics vary. Course may be
repeated with a different topic. Prerequisite: Two 300-level
courses in Spanish. (U/G)(3). On a rotating basis.
SP420, Topics: Golden Age of Spain:
Exploration of the 16th and 17th centuries through literature,
history and/or artistic expression. Course may be repeated with
each different topic. Prerequisite: Two 300-level courses in
Spanish. (U/G)(3). On a rotating basis.
SP430, Topics - 18th- and 19th-Century
Spain:
Study of historical, literary and/or artistic aspects of the
period. Course may be repeated with each different topic.
Prerequisite: Two 300-level courses in Spanish. (U/G)(3). On a
rotating basis.
SP435, Spanish Dialectology:
The geography of Spanish in terms of origin, change, dialects,
society, contact with other languages, slang, etc. Prerequisite:
Two 300-level courses in Spanish. (U)(3). On a rotating basis.
SP440, Topics - Contemporary Spanish
Studies:
Analysis of aspects of 20th- and 21st-century Spain through
study of literary, historical, artistic works and/or the media,
offering such topics as the transition from dictatorship to
democracy or the roles of women and men in contemporary society.
Course may be repeated with each different topic. Prerequisite: Two
300-level courses in Spanish. (U/G)(3). On a rotating basis.
SP445, Topics - Hispanic Linguistics:
Study of a selected topic in the field of Linguistics (the study
of language) from the perspective of Spanish. Themes may deal with
Phonetics, Syntax, Morphology, History, Semantics, Pragmatics,
Sociolinguistics, Spanish in contact, etc. Prerequisite: Two
300-level courses in Spanish. (U/G) (3). On a rotating basis.
SP450, Topics - Spanish-American Studies:
Literary, historical, social and/or artistic aspects of
Spanish-American culture and civilization. Topics will focus on a
historical period, literary genre, social theme or other cultural
phenomenon. Course may be repeated with each different topic.
Prerequisite: Two 300-level courses in Spanish. (U/G)(3). On a
rotating basis.
SP460, Topics - 20th-Century Spanish- American
Studies:
Emphasis on the contemporary cultures of the nations of
Spanish-America. Through the use of literary texts, historical and
social documents, movies and other audiovisual media, topics will
focus on the dynamics of this rapidly developing cultural region.
Course may be repeated with each different topic. Prerequisite: Two
300-level courses in Spanish. (U/G)(3). On a rotating basis.
SP470, Topics - Hispanic Culture in the United
States:
Study of a major facet of Hispanic culture, such as the family,
the church, bilingual education, migrant experience, or poetry and
theater of protest. Materials vary with the topic but may include
literary and social documents, videocassettes, movies and
television. Course may be repeated with each different topic.
Prerequisite: Two 300-level courses in Spanish. (U/G)(3). On a
rotating basis.
SP490, Seminar:
Study of a selected topic in the cultures of Spain and/or Latin
America. Themes may deal with literary, social, political and/or
esthetic concerns of these countries, one nation or a region.
Prerequisite: Two 300-level courses in Spanish. (U/G)(3). On a
rotating basis.
SP491, 492, 493, Independent Study:
An opportunity for qualified students to pursue a topic of
special interest. Open to majors and minors in Spanish, by
permission of the instructor and department head. Prerequisite: Two
300-level courses in Spanish. (U/G) (1, 2 or 3). As needed.
SP499, Honors Thesis in Spanish:
(U)(3). As needed.