Spanish

Prerequisite: Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Spanish was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Spanish, including grammatical structures, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.

Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Spanish was the language of instruction. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Spanish grammatical structures, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Credit will not be given …

Prerequisite: Open only to those with oral fluency in Spanish. Preparatory: Instructor consent, subject to verification of oral skills at the beginning of the semester. Emphasizes the development of reading and writing skills, and includes the study of specific areas of grammar. Reading selections emphasize Hispanic culture. Taught in Spanish. May not be challenged. Credit …

Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or SPAN 104 or equivalent. Recommended Corequisite: SPAN 210. Improves listening and speaking skills, although reading and writing skills are strengthened as necessary. Review of basic grammar and introduction of more advanced grammatical structures and syntax. Vocabulary expansion. May not be challenged if principal schooling has been in Spanish. Available for General …

Prerequisite: Completion of SPAN 220A or equivalent. Recommended Corequisite: SPAN 210. Improves reading and writing skills in Spanish and use of these skills in the context of an introductory study of Hispanic literature. Introduces critical theory as an essential to analysis. Reviews application of grammar skills to composition. Conducted in Spanish. May not be challenged …

Prerequisite: SPAN 220A or equivalent. Not open to students who have attended schools where Spanish was the language of instruction. Recommended Corequisite: SPAN 220B. Encourages majors and minors in Spanish engaged in the junior-year program to further develop their ability to express themselves in the Spanish language. Strongly recommended for prospective teachers of Spanish. May …

Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. One-semester course consisting of the study of difficult problems of syntax unique to the Spanish language, with composition exercises that develop students’ command of the written language.

Prerequisite: SPAN 304 or upper division standing in Spanish. Analysis and evaluation of types of Spanish style and the practical application of these type patterns in writing.

Prerequisite: SPAN 220B or equivalent. Reading, discussion and practical analysis of selected works of Hispanic literature to acquire the basic knowledge of the genres, archetypes and movements that are unique to it. Introduction to the analytical tools (terminology, critical approaches, research methodology, and term-paper format) necessary to the study of the above. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. Advanced conversation focused on aspects of contemporary culture.

Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Introduction to the highlights of Spanish literature from its origins to the Golden Age period, including Cervantes.

Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Introduction to the highlights of Spanish literature from the Golden Age period to the modern period.

Prerequisite: SPAN 304. A course designed to introduce students to written translation and prepare them to apply the basic techniques essential to translation in a wide range of fields. Discussion emphasizes the importance of cultural and linguistic differences that can affect meaning, and the role of the translator in the translation task. Practice includes speed-reading, …

Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. First part of a 2-semester course dealing with representative authors of Central and South America; the study of the cultural and social backgrounds of their work; and analysis of literary genres, such as native Indian elements and gauchesco literature.

Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Second part of a 2-semester course dealing with representative authors of Central and South America; the study of the cultural and social backgrounds of their work; and analysis of literary genres, such as native Indian elements and gauchesco literature.

Prerequisite: SPAN 304. A course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of interpretation. The major goal is to familiarize students with basic methods and techniques of simultaneous, consecutive, and sight interpretation. These techniques include: active listening, memory enhancement, note taking, concentration and others. English into Spanish and vice versa. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. Evolution of Latin American civilization, with special reference to social, cultural and artistic elements.

Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. Study of Spanish customs and institutions in the light of their historical development.

Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. Reading and discussion of selected works of fiction and nonfiction, with emphasis on their place in the development of Latin American literature, and their relationship to social and historical movements, the history of ideas and the development of the arts. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. Reading and discussion of selected works of fiction and nonfiction, with emphasis on their relationships to social and historical movements, the history of ideas and the development of the arts in Spain. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. Scientific analysis of the structure of Spanish; comparison with traditional descriptions; and review of problems of usage in writing and speaking Spanish.

Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. Linguistic study of the Spanish language in a social and cultural context. Topics covered may include the study of cultural influences on the development of the language and its varieties, languages in contact with other languages, bilingualism and sociocultural factors in language use.

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course is appropriate for beginning-level Spanish learners pursuing a career in the medical healthcare profession who want to increase their effectiveness in communicating with the Spanish speaking communities. The course includes how to greet patients, brief conversations, preliminary patient information, checking into the hospital, at the …

Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Study of the literary and intellectual developments in Spain during the Middle Ages. Conducted in Spanish. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Study of the literary and intellectual developments in Spain during the Renaissance. Analysis of the development of major genres. Conducted in Spanish. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Study of the literary and intellectual developments in Spain from the end of the 15th century to the end of the 17th century. Study of the major trends in prose, poetry and drama. Conducted in Spanish. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Study of the literary and intellectual developments in Spain during the 20th century. Study of the major trends in prose, poetry and drama. Conducted in Spanish. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisites: For Spanish Majors: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. For CAS Minors: CAS 201; Upper division standing or instructor consent. Recommended Corequisite: SPAN 521. Examines Central American literary traditions, with emphasis on the 20th century. Focuses on the aesthetic proposals, the historical and political context in which Central American literature is produced, the Central American transnational …

Prerequisite: Upper division standing in Spanish. Improves pronunciation, and consolidates and supplements basic theoretical knowledge about sounds, sound relationships and sentence inflection. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Development of 19th century Latin American literature with emphasis on the historical and social context. Close examination of the post-independence ideologies that shaped the formation of the national identities and the modernization of the region. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Development of 20th century Latin American literature with emphasis on the major literary movements from the avant-garde through postcolonial and postmodern studies. Close examination of fiction and nonfiction texts that reflect the historical and political contexts, as well as the construction of the Latin American identity. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisite: SPAN 362. A course designed to train students in written translation of legal, administrative, commercial and business documents. Students will develop the skills necessary for the acquisition of more advanced terminology in those fields. Discussion will emphasize the importance of accuracy in translation as well as ethical considerations that arise in legal and commercial …

Prerequisite: SPAN 362. A course designed to train students in written translation of medical and scientific documents. Students will develop the skills necessary for the acquisition of more advanced terminology in those fields. Discussion will emphasize the importance of accuracy in translation as well as ethical considerations that arise in medical and scientific documentation. Practice includes …

Prerequisite: SPAN 372. A course designed to train students in interpretation in the legal, administrative, business and commercial fields. Students will develop the skills necessary for the acquisition of more advanced terminology in those fields, essential for consecutive, simultaneous and sight interpretation. Discussion will emphasize the importance of interpreting accuracy as well as ethical considerations that …

Prerequisite: SPAN 372. A course designed to train students in interpretation in the medical and scientific fields. Students will develop the skills necessary for the acquisition of more advanced terminology in those fields, essential for consecutive, simultaneous and sight interpretation. Discussion will emphasize the importance of interpreting accuracy as well as ethical considerations that arise in …

Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307, SPAN 425. In-depth study of a selected theme or issue in Hispanic literatures, cultures, or linguistics that is not covered in other Spanish undergraduate courses. Topics will change from semester to semester and be restricted in scope and aimed at gaining depth on a particular issue in the literatures, cultures, …

Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Experimental topics in Hispanic literatures, cultures, and linguistics, with course content to be determined. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisite: SPAN 425 or instructor’s consent. Recommended for native speakers or near native speakers of Spanish and English. Comparative study of the Spanish and English linguistic structures at the phonemic, morphemic, syntactic and semantic levels as they interact in the bilingual learning process. Available for graduate credit.

Independent Study

Study of the aesthetic, social and philosophical ideas in the writings of major Spanish neoclassic and romantic figures. Conducted in Spanish.

Studies the relationship between film and literature in Latin America, focusing on cinematic adaptations of literary works. Films are viewed by the students outside of the classroom. Class time is devoted almost entirely to discussions of readings and films. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Recommended Corequisite: SPAN 421. Examines Central American literary traditions, with emphasis on the 20th century. Focuses on the aesthetic proposals, the historical and political context in which Central American literature is produced, the Central American transnational experience, and the ways in which literary production contributes to the construction of a …

Study of the objective, methods and issues involved in Spanish dialectology. Exploration of major differences between Iberian and Latin American Spanish, and in-depth analysis of phonetic, morphosyntactic and lexical characteristics of regional and national varieties, including the Spanish of the U.S. Students conduct a research project that includes a small-scale linguistic survey involving native speakers …

Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Topical study of selected works of Spanish women writers, exploring women’s literary traditions and their relationship to mainstream literary movements. Application of recent trends in literary theories and critical methodologies are emphasized. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Study of social, philosophical and aesthetic issues as reflected in Spanish literature from 1898 to 1936. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Study of selected novels that describe the revolutionary struggle during the years 1910-1915 and the profound changes that the revolution produced in Mexican society. Also emphasizes the novelists’ disillusion with many of the revolutionary governments. Conducted in Spanish. (Cross-listed with CHS 584.)

Prerequisites: SPAN 306, SPAN 307. Study of the recent trends in the Mexican novel through the reading of selected works by the best-known contemporary Mexican novelists. Conducted in Spanish. (Cross-listed with CHS 587.)

In-depth study of an advanced selected theme or issue in Hispanic literatures, cultures, or linguistics that is not covered in other Spanish graduate courses. Topics will change from semester to semester and be restricted in scope and aimed at gaining depth on a particular issue in the literatures, cultures, or linguistics of the Spanish-speaking world. …

Prerequisites: Two upper division courses in the major; Senior standing. Study of experimental topics in the discipline of Hispanic literatures and cultures, with course content to be determined each semester. May be repeated once for credit. Conducted in Spanish.

Development of Spanish from Latin to the present. Conducted in Spanish.

Major linguistic problems, with specific reference to Spanish. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite: SPAN 505 or instructor consent. Further study of translation as it goes beyond the functional conveyance of meaning to the more complex tasks of transferring stylistic features of genre patterns. Analysis of texts already translated into English or Spanish and practice according to the student’s area of interest. Conducted in Spanish.

Topics vary from semester to semester. May be taken for credit for a total of two times, or for a maximum of 6 units. Conducted in Spanish.

Period studied varies from semester to semester. Conducted in Spanish.

This course will focus attention on a specific author or group of authors, either in Spanish or Latin American literature. This course may be repeatable for credit only if the topic for the semester changes.

Review of principal stylistic theories and their application to Spanish. Conducted in Spanish.

Historical development of Spanish literary criticism, including analysis of representative critics. Conducted in Spanish.

Preparatory: SPAN 380 or its equivalent, or instructor consent. Detailed analysis of the complex interplay of political, artistic and intellectual forces at work at any given moment in history. Period or area treated varies from semester to semester. Conducted in Spanish.

Preparatory: SPAN 381 or its equivalent, or instructor consent. Detailed analysis of the complex interplay of political, artistic and intellectual forces at work at any given moment in history. Period treated varies from semester to semester. Conducted in Spanish.

Required for comprehensive examinations. Taken in final semester. Conducted in Spanish.

Conducted in Spanish.