SPAN331
SPANISH CIVILIZATION
3 sem. hrs.
Study of the significant aspects of culture and civi-
lization in Spain. Lectures and discussions in
Spanish, written and oral reports. Prerequisite:
SPAN202 or equivalent.
SPAN335
SPANISH-AMERICAN CULTURE
3 sem. hrs.
Conducted in Spanish on a topic-discussion basis, this
course consists of a study of the significant aspects of
present day life in Spanish America. It supplements,
but does not replace, courses offered by other depart-
ments regarding Spanish America. Prerequisite:
SPAN202 or consent of the instructor.
SPAN341
MEXICO
3 sem. hrs.
An advanced-level Spanish course designed to famil-
iarize the student with Mexican history and culture.
Pre-Colombian cultures, the conquest, the colonial
period, independence, the revolution of 1910, and
contemporary society will be studied. Lectures and
discussions will be in Spanish. Prerequisite:
SPAN307 and SPAN308.
SPAN351
SURVEY OF SPANISH
LITERATURE I
3 sem. hrs.
This course, conducted in Spanish, is a survey of the
major movements and figures of Spanish literature
from its tenth century beginnings through the eigh-
teenth century with a study of representative works
from each literary period. Prerequisite: SPAN307 or
SPAN308 or equivalent.
SPAN352
SURVEY OF SPANISH
LITERATURE II
3 sem. hrs.
This course is a study of representative works, move-
ments, and figures of Spanish peninsular literature
from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Prerequisite: SPAN307 or SPAN308 or equivalent.
SPAN353
MODERN LATIN AMERICAN
LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines English translations of popular
literary works by selected modern Latin American
authors. It considers such literary currents as magical
realism, writing from exile, and feminine discourse.
This course is approved for General Education
Distribution 1.
SPAN355
SURVEY OF SPANISH
AMERICAN LITERATURE I
3 sem. hrs.
This course presents a study of the representative
works of major Spanish-American literary figures
encompassing the chronicle, the short story, the
novel, the essay, and poetry. The readings span the
time period from the pre-Columbian epoch through
the 18th century. Prerequisites: SPAN307 or
SPAN308 or demonstrated proficiency in the lan-
guage.
SPAN356
SURVEY OF SPANISH
AMERICAN LITERATURE II
3 sem. hrs.
This is a survey course in Spanish-American litera-
ture with major emphasis on the works, authors,
themes, and cultural implications of the 19th and 20th
centuries. Prerequisite: SPAN307 or SPAN308 or
demonstrated proficiency in the language.
SPAN390-391 SPECIAL TOPICS: SPANISH
1-12 sem. hrs.
These topics represent a variety of short courses in
specialized areas beyond the content of regular cours-
es. Examples are gestures, slang, children's songs and
games, folk songs, art, children's literature, and simi-
lar cultural activities. One semester hour credit is
granted on successful completion of each short
course. For Spanish majors, only 9 semester hours
credit may count toward degree requirements in
Spanish, but additional short courses may be taken as
electives. A list of the topics of the short courses is
maintained by the chairperson of the department.
SPAN407
ADVANCED SPANISH
COMPOSITION AND
CONVERSATION
3 sem. hrs.
Review of finer points of Spanish grammar, syntax,
idomatic construction, and work formation. Original
compositions. Strongly recommended for future
teachers. Prerequisite: SPAN307 or consent of
instructor.
SPAN465
THE SPANISH-AMERICAN
NOVEL
3 sem. hrs.
This study of the nineteenth and twentieth century
novel in Spanish America stresses relevance of
themes, characterization, and problems encountered
as a part of contemporary cultural setting.
SPAN481
THE SPANISH DRAMA
3 sem. hrs.
Intensive study of the classical romantic, realistic,
and contemporary periods. Independent readings and
reports. Prerequisite: SPAN351 or SPAN352 or con-
sent of instructor.
SPAN490-492 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
SPANISH
2-5 sem. hrs.
For students who need extra credit for the major or
minor field and/or state certification. Open to students
having a 3.0 average in the language or better and/or
with the consent of the chairperson of the department
and the instructor concerned. Written and oral reports.
SPAN511
SPANISH PHONETICS 3 sem. hrs.
A study of the sounds, rhythm, and intonation of spo-
ken Spanish with the objective of perfecting the stu-
dent's pronunciation and diction. Strongly recom-
mended for future teachers. Prerequisite: SPAN202
or equivalent.
GEOSCIENCES
DEPARTMENT
Geography Courses
GEOG101
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
3 sem. hrs.
This course includes a survey of geography, organ-
ized to develop a knowledge and appreciation of fac-
tors of geographic environment and the cultural
adjustment to them. World patterns of geographic
phenomena are included. This course is approved for
General Education Core 2.
GEOG130
CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
3 sem. hrs.
This course studies the distribution and development
of human societies with particular reference to both
culture and habitat. Life patterns, values, and customs
that have left their imprint on the world are also
examined and interpreted. This course is approved for
General Education Core 2.
GEOG145
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
3 sem. hrs.
This course introduces the complex environmental
issues that impact American society. Political, eco-
nomic, ethical, and moral decisions about land use
and resource management are viewed in historical
and modern context. The American value system and
the perception of nature are discussed using case
studies in environmental law, on controlling nature,
and in land use conflicts. This course is approved for
General Education Core 6.
GEOG205
BASIC CARTOGRAPHY
3 sem. hrs.
This introduction to the techniques of mapmaking
and map usage includes transformations and symbol-
ic representation of physical and statistical data. It
emphasizes the practical application of cartographic
principles and the critical evaluation of published
maps, charts and other graphical products. This
course is approved for General Education
Distribution 2.
GEOG220
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
3 sem. hrs.
This course includes an analysis of selected physical
elements of the earth and the forces which shape the
environment. The nature and distribution of weather,
climate, soils, vegetation, landforms, ground water,
surface water, and other physical aspects are studied
in detail. Prerequisite: GEOG101 or GEOG130.
This course is approved for General Education
Distribution 2.
GEOG222
CLIMATOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Study of climate elements and controls and man's uti-
lization of land in terms of its climate. The physical
aspects of the atmosphere and regional characteristics
of climate are investigated.
GEOG230
SOCIETAL ISSUES
3 sem. hrs.
This course is designed to analyze the work of geog-
raphers in socially relevant, contemporary issues and
problems. Active student participation in research,
field trips, discussion, and selection of other topics
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