May 26, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Department of English and World Languages


Chair: Associate Professor Mahaffey (African American Literature, Cultural Studies, and Theory).

Professors Murphy (Creative Writing, Modern and Contemporary Poetry), Rozelle (Ecocriticism and 20th Century American Literature), Stewart (English), Stoops (Romance Languages), Vàzquez-Gonzàlez (Spanish), Webb (British Romanticism, Children’s Literature, Adolescent Literature); Associate Professors Beringer (19th Century American Literature), Forrester (Philosophy of Art, Kant’s Aesthetics, Philosophy of Mind), Rickel (Postcolonial Literature), Vaccarella (Spanish); Assistant Professors Atwood (Renaissance and Early Modern Studies), Johnson (English), Mwenja (English), Wurzbacher (Creative Writing); Instructor Johnston (English).


Department Contact Information

Dr. Paul Mahaffey, Chair
Humanities Hall, Room 201 - Main Office and English Office
(205) 665-6420
Humanities Hall, Room 101 - World Language Office
(205) 665-6410
mahaffey@montevallo.edu
www.montevallo.edu/department-of-english-foreign-languages/

Mission

The Department of English and World Languages contributes to the University of Montevallo’s undergraduate liberal arts curriculum through its programs in literature, languages, and philosophy. The Department endeavors to produce critical, creative, and syncretic readers, writers, thinkers, and communicators, while promoting social awareness and expanding intellectual and cultural horizons. The faculty, dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and creative and professional activities, seeks not just to prepare students for graduate studies and a host of careers but also to enrich their lives. 

The focus of the English program is “to teach the reading, writing, and analysis of texts in English, to contribute to knowledge about the reading, writing and analysis of such texts, and to make the knowledge of the discipline accessible to and useful for the larger community.” The Foreign Languages program must, by nature, play a key role in the University’s mission of providing to students a “higher educational experience of high quality, with a strong emphasis on undergraduate liberal studies.” Foreign Language study also complements the mission of the College of Arts & Sciences which is “Educated Citizens Prepared for a Changing World.” Thus, the primary objective of the study of a foreign language is “to prepare students for living and contributing to the global community with language skills and cultural awareness.”

General Education

All students seeking an undergraduate degree at UM must complete a core General Education curriculum that includes courses in English, history, mathematics, the natural sciences, social sciences, fine arts, oral and written communication, and personal development.

The minimum requirements can be found in the General Education Credit Hour Requirements section of the Undergraduate Academic Policies   page.

Several courses in the department fulfill UM General Education requirements.

All undergraduate students must complete the Composition sequence - ENG 101  (or 103 ) and 102  (or 104 ) - and at least one sophomore-level literature course - ENG 231  (or 233 ) or 232  (or 234 ). In addition, students must also complete a sequence in either literature or history as a general education requirement. Students may fulfill this by taking either ENG 231  (or 233 ) and 232  (or 234 ).

Several English, Foreign Language and Philosophy courses fulfill the Humanity component: ENG 231  (or 233 ), 232  (or 234 ); FRN 101 , 102 150 201 202 250 ; GER 101 102 201 , 202 PHIL 110 111 , 180 220 221 230 280 290 SPN 101  (or 103 ), 102  (or 104 ), 150 201 202 , and 250 .

Foreign Language Placement Exam

Completion of the foreign-language requirement is based on proficiency. Students have the opportunity to take a foreign-language placement exam to determine if they may start their language studies beyond the 101 level. A student whose level of language proficiency makes it possible to bypass one or more lower-level language classes will reduce the number of hours required to complete the language sequence but will not reduce the total number of hours required for graduation. For example, a student who places in FRN 102  a result of the placement exam will not be required to take FRN 101  will not receive the credit hours for FRN 101 . Information about the placement exam is available from the Department of English and World Languages.

Majors

The department offers the B.A. degree with majors in English  and in Foreign Languages with a concentration in French  or Spanish 

The B.A. degree requires completion of the second-year sequence of a foreign language.

Minors

The department offers minors in Creative Writing English French Latin American Studies Philosophy and Religion Professional Writing , and Spanish .

Programs and Courses

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

Minor(s)

Courses

Latin

  • LAT 101 - Introductory Latin I


    3 credit hours
    Essential elements of Latin grammar and vocabulary, including pronunciation and syntax. Introduction to Roman culture and Latin derivatives in English vocabulary.
  • LAT 102 - Introductory Latin II


    3 credit hours
    Essential elements of Latin grammar and vocabulary. Roman culture and Latin derivatives in English vocabulary. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in LAT 101 or equivalent (or placement by departmental exam).

Philosophy

  • PHIL 110 - Introduction to Philosophy


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    Basic concepts, distinctions, and theories used in philosophical thinking. Emphasis on reasoning and critical thinking as applied to problems in philosophy. Students may not earn credit for both PHIL 110 and 111 .
  • PHIL 111 - Honors Introduction to Philosophy


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    An advanced introduction to basic concepts, distinctions, and theories used in philosophical thinking, appropriate for Honors students. Emphasis on reasoning and critical thinking as applied to problems in philosophy as discussed in the classic primary sources. Enrollment in the UM Honors Program required. Students may not earn credit for both PHIL 110  and 111.
  • PHIL 180 - Critical Reasoning


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    Logical reasoning, including principles and methods of argument, mistakes in reasoning, theory or evidence, problems of meaning and definition.
  • PHIL 220 - Ethics


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    Process of moral reasoning, with a survey of theories of moral philosophy and their application to selected contemporary moral problems. A students may not earn credit for both PHIL 220 and 221 .
  • PHIL 221 - Honors Ethics


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    An advanced introduction to the process of moral reasoning, with a survey of theories of moral philosophy and their application to selected contemporary moral problems. Discussions will center on classic primary sources. Enrollment in the UM Honors Program required. Students may not earn credit for both PHIL 220  and 221.
  • PHIL 230 - Science, Technology, and Value


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    A study of the impact that the progress of science has on our lives and our futures through the development of various technologies, and the ethical questions raised by our ever-increasing ability to control the world.
  • PHIL 250 - Symbolic Logic


    3 credit hours
    Advanced modern formal logic, symbolizing prose, evaluating arguments for validity and soundness, proving theorems with various logical systems. Emphasis on the relationships between logic and language and the role of logic in analytic philosophy.
  • PHIL 270 - Philosophy of the Nineteenth Century


    3 credit hours
    An examination of the leading philosophers of the 19th century, including: Kant, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche and Kierkegaard. Particular attention on issues of epistemology, ethics, and philosophy of religion, as well as to the influence such figures continue to have on the philosophical and cultural landscape of the 20th century. Readings from the primary sources.
  • PHIL 280 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    Development of Western philosophy, from its beginnings in Greece through the medieval period. Emphasis on the outstanding philosophers of each period.
  • PHIL 290 - Modern Philosophy


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    Modern philosophy from the Renaissance to the present. Emphasis on the outstanding philosophers of the period.
  • PHIL 299 - Independent Study in Philosophy


    1-3 credit hours
    Independent study in an area of philosophy to supplement and broaden a student’s knowledge of the discipline. The area(s) of philosophy to be studied will be chosen in consultation with the faculty member supervising the course, the student’s advisor, and the department chair. Topics will vary. This course may be repeated for credit as the topic changes. Course may be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credit hours as long as the topic changes. Permission of Instructor Recommended: PHIL 110 .
  • PHIL 300 - Special Topics in Philosophy


    3 credit hours
    In-depth study of a topic in philosophy, through individual or small-group sessions, with assigned readings. Prerequisite(s): A 100- or 200-level PHIL course or equivalent, (or consent of instructor).
  • PHIL 310 - Philosophy of Religion


    3 credit hours
    In-depth study of the main arguments for and against the existence of the traditional Judeo-Christian God and several other problems that the theist must address. Emphasis on the relationship between faith and reason, the traditional properties that God is thought of as having, and problems concerning reference to God. Prerequisite(s): A 100- or 200-level PHIL course or equivalent, (or consent of instructor).
  • PHIL 320 - Feminist Philosophy


    3 credit hours
    An examination of some central themes in Feminist philosophy, including the definition of gender and gender roles, discrimination and affirmative action, institutional sexism, Feminist Ethics and Feminist Epistemology. Classical and contemporary philosophical sources will be read and analyzed. Prerequisite(s): A 100- or 200-level PHIL course or equivalent, (or consent of instructor).
  • PHIL 321 - Philosophical Pragmatism


    3 credit hours
    An examination of American philosophical pragmatism, especially as represented by the classical pragmatism of C. S. Pierce, William James, and John Dewey. Attention paid to contemporary pragmatism and such figures as Richard Rorty and Cornel West. West’s Introduction to Pragmatism, The American Evasion of Philosophy, will be supplemented with primary sources. Prerequisite(s): A 100- or 200-level PHIL course or equivalent, (or consent of instructor).
  • PHIL 330 - Philosophy of Science


    3 credit hours
    An in-depth study of the classic issues in the philosophy of science: the nature of scientific explanation, the confirmation of scientific theories, theories of truth, the distinction between science and metaphysics, the structure and status of observation statements, and the “unity science” thesis. Prerequisite(s): A 100- or 200-level PHIL course or equivalent, (or consent of instructor).
  • PHIL 350 - Existentialism


    3 credit hours
    Introduction to some of the more important themes of contemporary existentialism, such as primacy of the individual, authentic existence, I-Thou relationship, and estrangement. Examination of the thought of Hegel, Kierkegaard, Marcel, Buber, Heidegger, Sartre, and Camus. Prerequisite(s): A 100- or 200-level PHIL course or equivalent, (or consent of instructor).
  • PHIL 365 - Philosophy of Art


    3 credit hours
    This course investigates central questions that arise when philosophers think about art. Prerequisite(s): A 100- or 200-level PHIL course or equivalent (or consent of instructor).
  • PHIL 399 - Independent Study in Philosophy


    1-3 credit hours
    Independent study in an area of philosophy to supplement and broaden a student’s knowledge of the discipline. The area(s) of philosophy to be studied will be chosen in consultation with the faculty member supervising the course, the student’s advisor, and the department chair. Topics will vary. This course may be repeated for credit as the topic changes. Course may be repeated up to 6 credit hours as long as the topic changes. Permission of Instructor Recommended course: PHIL 110 .
  • PHIL 400 - Studies in One or Two Philosophers


    3 credit hours
    A close reading of the major works of selected figures in philosophy. Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level PHIL course or equivalent (or consent of instructor).
  • PHIL 410 - Epistemology


    3 credit hours
    An introduction to the problems and methods of modern epistemology, with a survey of various answers to such central questions as “What is it to know something?,” “What is the nature of truth?,” and “What is it about some beliefs that makes them more highly justified than others?” Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level PHIL course or equivalent (or consent of instructor).
  • PHIL 420 - Metaphysics


    3 credit hours
    The classical issues in metaphysics, including the nature of Being and its relation to existence, the nature of mind, and the question of the relation of freedom and causality, as well as a brief introduction to the questioning of metaphysics by the post-modern movement. Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level PHIL course or equivalent (or consent of instructor).
  • PHIL 430 - Metaethics


    3 credit hours
    Advanced study of the competing theories and rationales in philosophical ethics. Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level PHIL course or equivalent (or consent of instructor).
  • PHIL 440 - Philosophical Analysis


    3 credit hours
    An in-depth study of the Analytic Philosophy Movement, the development and influence of Analytic thought in the areas of philosophy and language, philosophy of mind and metaphysics, as well as some contemporary criticisms from the Continental perspective. Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level PHIL course or equivalent (or consent of instructor).
  • PHIL 465 - Special Topics in Aesthetics


    3 credit hours
    This course offers in-depth exploration of the philosophical positioning within specific artistic fields (i.e. music, literature, and the visual arts). May be repeated for up to nine (9) credit hours if topic is different. Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level PHIL course or equivalent (or consent of instructor).

Religion

  • REL 110 - World Religions


    3 credit hours
    Introduction to the world’s major religious traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Examination of religious texts, as well as observation of diverse religious communities at worship.
  • REL 210 - Introduction to Religious Studies


    3 credit hours
    Examination of the most-influential modern theories of religion, including those associated with the rise of the social sciences. Theorists to be examined represent the fields of sociology, anthropology, and psychology, and will include such figures as James Frazer, Sigmund Freud, Emile Durkheim, Mircea Eliade, Clifford Geertz, and Ludwig Wittgenstein. Throughout, the focus will be on attempts to explain religion and the question of whether or not explaining religion necessarily explains it away.
  • REL 300 - The Literature of the Bible and Koran


    3 credit hours
    A study of some of the major literary documents and ideas of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
  • REL 301 - St. Paul


    3 credit hours
    A study of the New Testament documents by and about St. Paul, with an analysis of his religious thought and influence.
  • REL 302 - Special Topics in Religion


    3 credit hours
    In-depth study of topics in religion, through individual or small-group sessions, with assigned readings. May be repeated for credit if topic is different.
  • REL 303 - Special Topics in Religion


    3 credit hours
    In-depth study of topics in religion, through individual or small-group sessions, with assigned readings. May be repeated for credit if topic is different.

Spanish

  • SPN 101 - Introductory Spanish I


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    Emphasis on the development of basic communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through grammatical and verbal drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and conversation.
  • SPN 102 - Introductory Spanish II


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    Continued emphasis on the development of basic communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through grammatical and verbal drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and conversation. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in SPN 101  or equivalent or placement by departmental exam.
  • SPN 103 - Honors Introductory Spanish I


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    Emphasis on the development of basic communication skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking, through grammatical and verbal drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and conversation. Students may not earn credit for both SPN 101  and SPN 103. Enrollment in the UM Honors Program required.
  • SPN 104 - Honors Introductory Spanish II


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    Continued emphasis on the development of basic communication skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking, through grammatical and verbal drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and conversation. Students may not earn credit for both SPN 104 and SPN 102 . Enrollment in the UM Honors Program required. Prerequisite(s): SPN 103  or equivalent or placement by departmental exam.
  • SPN 150 - Accelerated Introductory Spanish


    6 credit hours
    General Education Course
    This course covers the material for SPN 101  and SPN 102  in one semester. Emphasis on the development of basic communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through grammatical and verbal drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and conversation. A minimum of one year of high school Spanish is required to take this course. This course is not intended for true beginners of a language. Students who earn credit for SPN 150 may not also earn credit for either SPN 101  (or 103 ) or SPN 102  (or 104 ).
  • SPN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    Continued emphasis on the development of basic communication skills, stressing vocabulary, the idiom, and grammar, along with composition and conversation. Readings and discussion explore cross cultural values. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in SPN 102  or SPN 150  or equivalent or placement by departmental exam.
  • SPN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II


    3 credit hours
    General Education Course
    Continuation of SPN 201 . Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in SPN 201  or equivalent or placement by departmental exam.
  • SPN 250 - Accelerated Intermediate Spanish


    6 credit hours
    General Education Course
    Continued emphasis on the development of basic communication skills, stressing vocabulary, the idiom, and grammar, along with composition and conversation. Readings and discussion explore cross-cultural values. Students who earn credit for SPN 150 may not also earn credit for either SPN 201  or 202 . Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in SPN 102  or 150  or equivalent or placement by departmental exam.
  • SPN 300 - Directed Independent Study


    1-3 credit hours
    Investigation of assigned subjects, supervised reading, and independent study at the advanced intermediate level. May be repeated for credit if topic is different. Consent of instructor and chair required.
  • SPN 301 - Spanish Conversation


    3 credit hours
    Emphasis on development of speaking fluency. Oral practice highly emphasized. Occasional written exercises. Prerequisite(s): SPN 202  or 250  or placement test scores (or consent of instructor).
  • SPN 302 - Grammar and Composition


    3 credit hours
    Emphasis on development of technical command of Spanish through grammar review, vocabulary amplification, and writing exercises. Prerequisite(s): SPN 202  or 250  or placement test scores (or consent of instructor).
  • SPN 303 - Phonetics and Phonology


    3 credit hours
    Studies in the phonetics and phonology of Spanish. Emphasis on pronunciation of contemporary Spanish. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve studies in linguistic analysis and transcription. Prerequisite(s): SPN 202  or 250  or placement test scores (or consent of instructor).
  • SPN 310 - Business Spanish


    3 credit hours
    In this course students will study a variety of texts and exercises related to business Spanish. Emphasis on understanding commercial vocabulary and comprehending authentic texts, as well as the creation of dialogues and oral presentations. Study of aspects of other areas of professional Spanish (social work, law) may be included. Prerequisite(s): SPN 301 , 302 , or 303 , (or consent of instructor).
  • SPN 320 - Latin American Literature in Translation


    3 credit hours
    Studies in Latin-American literature. Topics may include chronicles of conquest, Sor Juana, magical realism, the “boom”, and studies in national literatures (Mexico, Cuba, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, etc.) This course may include the study of basic literary theory. Prerequisite(s): SPN 301 , 302 , or 303 , (or consent of instructor).
  • SPN 321 - Spanish Literature in Translation


    3 credit hours
    Studies in Spanish literature. Topics may include Golden Age drama, Cervantes, the picaresque, Garcia Lorca, and contemporary narrative. This course may include the study of basic literary theory. Prerequisite(s): SPN 301 , 302 , or 303 , (or consent of instructor).
  • SPN 330 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature


    3 credit hours
    This course introduces students to the literary genres and historical panorama of Hispanic literature. Emphasis on the acquisition of reading skills and analytical tools in drama, poetry, narrative, and essay. Prerequisite(s): SPN 301 , 302 , or 303 , (or consent of instructor).
  • SPN 331 - Survey of Spanish Literature


    3 credit hours
    This course introduces students to the literary genres and historical panorama of Spanish literature. Emphasis on the acquisition of reading skills and analytical tools in drama, poetry, narrative, and essay. Prerequisite(s): SPN 301 , 302 , or 303 , (or consent of instructor).
  • SPN 332 - Survey of Latin-American Literature


    3 credit hours
    This course introduces students to the literary genres and historical panorama of Latin-American literature. Emphasis on the acquisition of reading skills and analytical tools in drama, poetry, narrative, and essay. Prerequisite(s): SPN 301 , 302 , or 303 , (or consent of instructor).
  • SPN 341 - Peninsular Culture and Civilization


    3 credit hours
    This course introduces students to the main historical events, social movements, artistic currents, and philosophical vogues from the beginning of Spanish civilization to the present. The cultural history of Spain will be considered within a national and international context. Prerequisite(s): SPN 301  or 302  (or consent of instructor).
  • SPN 342 - Latin-American Culture and Civilization


    3 credit hours
    This course introduces students to the main historical events, social movements, artistic currents, and philosophical vogues from pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. The cultural history of Latin America will be considered within a national and international context. Prerequisite(s): SPN 301 , 302 , or 303 , (or consent of instructor).
  • SPN 343 - U.S. Latino Culture and Civilization


    3 credit hours
    This course introduces students to the main historical events, social movements, artistic currents, and philosophical vogues from the beginnings of U.S. Latino culture to the present. The cultural history of U.S. Latino culture will be considered within a national and international context. Some attention may be given to the rise and development of Latino communities in Alabama. Prerequisite(s): SPN 301 , 302 , or 303 , (or consent of instructor).
  • SPN 344 - Hispanic Cultural Studies and Film


    3 credit hours
    Study of several films within the context of cultural themes such as gender roles, representations of race, depictions of class, and nation-building. Prerequisite(s): SPN 301 , 302 , or 303 , (or consent of instructor).
  • SPN 345 - The Hispanic World Today


    3 credit hours
    A social, political, and economic survey of the present situation and trends of all Spanish-speaking countries, highlighting similarities and differences. Prerequisite(s): SPN 301 , 302 , or 303 , (or consent of instructor).
  • SPN 370 - Special Topics


    3 credit hours
    Investigation of selected topics or themes drawn from culture, history, literature, or the arts. Can be repeated twice for credit if content is different. Prerequisite(s): SPN 301 , 302 , or 303 , (or consent of instructor).
  • SPN 395 - Study Abroad


    6 credit hours
    Immersion in the Spanish language to perfect linguistic and cultural skills. Prerequisite(s): SPN 301 , 302 , or 303 , (or consent of instructor).
  • SPN 400 - Directed Independent Study


    1-3 credit hours
    Investigation of assigned subjects, supervised reading, and independent study at the advanced level. Consent of instructor and chair required. Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  • SPN 405 - History of the Spanish Language


    3 credit hours
    Study of the history of the Spanish language (syntax, morphology, lexicon, etc.), with an emphasis on the rise and development of Castilian, and its diffusion and transformations beyond the Iberian Peninsula. Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  • SPN 410 - Spanish for the Professions


    3 credit hours
    Study in Spanish of the terminology and representative texts related to one or more professions (health, law, social work, etc.). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  • SPN 430 - Spanish Medieval and Golden-Age Literature


    3 credit hours
    Studies in Spanish literature from the beginnings through the 17th century. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic (Imperialism, mysticism, conquest). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  • SPN 431 - Modern and Contemporary Spanish Literature


    3 credit hours
    Studies in Spanish literature from 1701 through the 21st century. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic (Francisco Franco, women and culture, and guerras carlistas). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  • SPN 440 - Colonial Spanish Literature


    3 credit hours
    Studies in Latin American literature from pre- Columbian times to the Wars of Independence. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic (the self and the other, Indigenous cultures). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  • SPN 441 - Modern and Contemporary Latin-American Literature


    3 credit hours
    Studies in Latin-American literature from the Wars of Independence through the 21st century. At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic (nation-building, dictatorship, perceptions of the U.S.A.). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  • SPN 442 - U.S. Latino Literature


    3 credit hours
    Studies in U.S. Latino literature from the beginnings through the 21st century. At the author’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic (borderlands, city life, the American Dream). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  • SPN 450 - Cervantes


    3 credit hours
    Study of one or more works by Miguel de Cervantes, including Don Quixote and the Novelas ejemplares. May be offered in Spanish or English. Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  • SPN 451 - Studies in Drama


    3 credit hours
    Study of the formal and generic features of drama. May emphasize the development of dramatic form and content, a group of writers (Lope de Vega and his circle), a period of culture (Colonial), or a subgenre (esperpento). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  • SPN 452 - Studies in Poetry


    3 credit hours
    Study of the forms and conventions of poetry. May emphasize a poetic kind (the ballad, the sonnet), a group of writers (the Generation of 1927), a period or culture (Golden Age poetry), or a recurrent theme (exile). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  • SPN 453 - Studies in Prose


    3 credit hours
    Study of the formal and generic features of the novel, novella, essay, testimonio, and other prose forms. May emphasize the origins and development of a particular prose genre, a group of writers (Generation of 98), a period or culture (contemporary Spanish short story), or a sub-genre or kind (the picaresque or family romance). Prerequisite(s): At least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
  • SPN 460 - Culture and Civilization of the Hispanic World


    3 credit hours
    Studies of selected topics about the society, history and culture of Spain and Latin America. Prerequisite(s): SPN 301 , 302  or 303 , or consent of instructor, and at least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above. 
  • SPN 470 - Special Topics


    3 credit hours
    Advanced investigation of selected topics or themes drawn from culture, history, literature, or the arts. Can be repeated twice for credit if content is different. Prerequisite(s): SPN 301 , 302 , or 303 , (or consent of instructor), and at least two classes numbered at SPN 330  or above.
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