Academic Catalog 2026-2027

Spanish (SPAN)

SPAN 131  Elementary Spanish I  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  
Elementary Spanish I (3) Fundamentals of Spanish pronunciation and grammar along with intensive listening/speaking and reading/writing skills development. Three hours of lecture per week. Listed as SPAN 1311 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 132  Elementary Spanish II  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  
Continuation of SPAN 131.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 131
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 331  Review Grammar & Composition  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  
Provision of intensive training in manipulating Spanish in speaking and writing. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): ((SPAN 231 or SPAN 2311) and (SPAN 232 or SPAN 2312))
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 332  Conversation & Diction  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  
Communication practice designed to develop a superior level of oral proficiency. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): ((SPAN 231 or SPAN 2311) and (SPAN 232 or SPAN 2312))
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 333  Intro to Span Lit I  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  
Survey of the great works of Spanish literature from the Middle Ages through the Golden Age. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): (SPAN 331 and SPAN 332)
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 334  Intro to Span Lit II  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  
Survey of the great works of Spanish literature from the Neoclassical period to the present. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): (SPAN 331 and SPAN 332)
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 335  Intro to Latin Amer Lit I  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  
Survey of the great works of Latin American writers from colonial times to the beginning of the Mexican Revolution. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): (SPAN 331 and SPAN 332)
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 336  Intro to Latin Amer Lit II  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  
Survey of the great works of Latin American writers of the 20th century. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): (SPAN 331 and SPAN 332)
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 438  Masterpieces-Spanish Theatre  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  
Study of selected dramas in modern theatre, focusing on the masterpieces of the twentieth century. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): (SPAN 331 and SPAN 332)
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 439  Cul & Civil of Latin America  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 441  Cult & Civ Of Spain  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  
Survey of the culture and civilization of Spain from prehistoric times to the Civil War. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): (SPAN 331 and SPAN 332)
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 444  Masterpieces of Hispanic Lit  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  
Study of great works from the Spanish-speaking nations and communities within the United States. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): (SPAN 331 and SPAN 332)
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 445  Directed Study  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  
Study of a single topic, particular work, or author under the direction of a faculty member.
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 2311  Intermediate Spanish I  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 2, Lab: 1  
Application of grammar; elementary composition; media-aided listening and reading proficiency; focused development of aural-oral skills.
Prerequisite(s): (SPAN 131 and SPAN 132)
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages
SPAN 2312  Intermediate Spanish II  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 2, Lab: 1  
Analysis of grammar; translation; media-aided listening and reading proficiency; focused development of aural-oral skills.
Prerequisite(s): (SPAN 231 or SPAN 2311)
College/School: Liberal Arts & Behavioral Scie
Department: Dept of Foreign Languages