PROVIDENCE COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

STUDIES __________

The Foreign Language Studies Faculty

Rym Bel Kefi, Ph.D., Institut d’Etudes Politiques (Sciences-Po), Paris, France Visiting Assistant Professor of French

rbelkefi@providence.edu

Alison Caplan, Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara Associate Professor of Spanish

acaplan@providence.edu

Cyrielle Faivre, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Assistant Professor of French cfaivre@providence.edu

Ana Cecilia Iraheta, Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Assistant Professor of Spanish airaheta@providence.edu

Patricia Lawlor, Ph.D., Boston University

Professor Emerita of French

pmlawlor@providence.edu

John B. Margenot III, Ph.D., University of Connecticut Professor of Spanish

jmargeno@providence.edu

Edgar Mejia, Ph.D., Boston University Associate Professor of Spanish

Chairperson

emejia@providence.edu

Maybel Mesa Morales, PhD, Texas A&M University Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish

mmesamor@providence.edu

The Foreign Language Studies Faculty

Javier Mocarquer, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Assistant Professor of Spanish jmocarqu@providence.edu

Muna Mohammad, Ph.D., University of Jordan

Adjunct Instructor of Arabic

mmahamma@providence.edu

Monica Simal, Ph.D., Boston University Associate Professor of Spanish

msimal@providence.edu

Ellen Stein, M.A., Tufts University Adjunct Instructor of German

estein@providence.edu

Giacomo Striuli, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Professor of Italian giacomo@providence.edu

Xiaojun Zhang, M.A., Providence College

Adjunct Instructor of Chinese zxiaojun@providence.edu

Take a look at our website to see what our current students and graduates are doing with their degrees.

https://foreign-language-studies.providence.edu/

THE PROGRAM

The Department of Foreign Language Studies at Providence College welcomes and

encourages you to explore the possibilities and advantages that a language major or minor can offer. Knowledge of other languages gives you a significant advantage in

the global economy, allows you an insider’s view of another culture, and enhances your

understanding of your own culture.

Most Providence College students have studied a foreign language in high school and have an excellent foundation on which to build their proficiency in that language or to

apply those linguistics skills to another language. Whatever language you choose to pursue, your competence in a second language will improve your job prospects in your

professional field, whether it be in government, business, medicine and healthcare, law, teaching, technology, communications, social service, or marketing, among others. The

Department of Foreign Language Studies encourages you to consider double

majoring in a language and another discipline in order to enhance your chances for employment and promotions in this incredibly competitive global job market.

The Department of Foreign Language Studies offers an exciting curriculum of

language, culture, and literature courses designed to prepare you to achieve cultural and linguistic proficiency. Language majors perfect their abilities to read and analyze

newspaper articles, business journals, and literary works; to enter into the thought processes of another culture and perceive the world from that perspective; and to

therefore function effectively and comfortably in social, political, and intellectual

exchanges.

THE LANGUAGE MAJOR

The Department offers a major in French, Italian and Spanish. In order to major in a

language, students complete 30 credit hours of course work in sequential order at the

200 level and above, including 201(Composition), 210 (Conversation), 212 (Civilization), 321-322 (Survey of Literature), and five courses above 300, of which at

least two must be in literature at the 400 level. Majors often begin at the intermediate level (either 103 or 104) in their freshmen year and reach the 200 level

as sophomores.

An online placement test is required for incoming freshmen interested in pursuing the study of French, Italian, or Spanish and should be completed prior to Summer

Orientation.

LANGUAGE MINOR

The Department offers a minor in French, German, Italian, and Spanish as well as a range of courses in Arabic and Chinese. A minor in a particular language requires the

completion of 18 credit hours of course work in the target language (six classes). Courses are taken in a progressive sequence beginning at a level determined by the

department to be appropriate for each individual student.

The language major/minor can be combined with any other major/minor that the

College offers. Recent graduates have combined their language study with Accounting, Art History, Biology, English, Finance, Global Studies, History, Marketing,

Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.

CORE CURRICULUM

FRN, ITA & SPN 212 fulfill Fine Arts Core FRN & SPN 212 fulfill Oral Proficiency

FRN, ITA & SPN 321 & 322 fulfill Intensive Writing II Proficiency

SPN 322 & FRN 370 fulfill Diversity Proficiency

STUDY ABROAD

Study abroad programs are an integral component of the foreign languages curriculum and provide the student invaluable firsthand experience with the language

as well as direct participation and insight into the culture. The Department of Foreign Language Studies works in close collaboration with the Center for Global Education to

match each student with an appropriate program abroad and to facilitate the transfer

of credits from the institution and country.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE HONOR SOCIETIES

Our department has four prestigious Honor Societies: Phi Sigma Iota, the International Foreign Language Honor Society; Sigma Delta Phi, the National Spanish Honor

Society; Gamma Kappa Alpha, the National Italian Honor Society; and Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society. Please refer to our website for information

regarding the requirements for these Honor Societies.

ARABIC

ARB 101 Elementary Arabic I An introduction to formal and spoken Arabic for those students who have never studied

the language. Students learn the sound system and basic grammatical structures, to read and write the Arabic alphabet, and are exposed to important aspects of the

Arab culture.

ARB 102 Elementary Arabic II A continuation of ARB 101. Designed for students who have had some exposure to

modern standard Arabic. Reinforces and extends reading skills, basic grammatical structures, techniques for vocabulary buildings, and writing basic sentences and

paragraphs. Emphasizes conversational practice and communication in context.

ARB 103 Intermediate Arabic I

A continuation of ARB 102. Designed for students who can read and write the Arabic

alphabet, construct basic sentences, and are familiar with basic Arabic grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Students learn how to introduce themselves and to conduct

simple conversations on a range of everyday subjects. Students will learn to correctly use present, past, and future tenses, along with more complex vocabulary and

grammar.

ARB 104 Intermediate Arabic II A continuation of ARB 103. Designed for students who have had prior exposure to

modern standard Arabic. Continues the process of presenting basic grammatical structures, reinforcing reading skills, furthering techniques for vocabulary building, and

writing basic sentences and forming paragraphs. Emphasizes conversational practice

and communication in context. Additional material prepared by instructor will serve to supplement the textbook.

ARB 201 Arabic Composition Designed for students with intermediate level of proficiency in Arabic. Students will perfect their knowledge of the Arabic alphabet and phonetic and writing systems. The

basics of reading, writing, listening comprehension and speaking will be covered.

Students will acquire everyday vocabulary, including greetings and other expressions. Students will also investigate cultural aspects of the Arabic experience with authentic

materials provided by the instructor.

ARB 490 Independent Study Research in a selected area directed by a member of the department. Topic will be

arranged in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: Department chairperson approval.

CHINESE CHN 101 Elementary Chinese I An Introduction to modern Mandarin Chinese for those who have never studied the

language. Introduces the sound system of Mandarin Chinese and basic grammatical structures. Students also learn how to read and write Chinese characters. Seeks to

develop oral and written expression, listening and reading comprehension, and

understanding of the culture and society of China.

CHN 102 Elementary Chinese II Aims to further develop the basic oral and written skills in Mandarin. Students will gain a greater flexibility of expression, and will be able to communicate in familiar

everyday situations such as life at school and other social interactions. Cultural

perspectives will be examined in order to foster a better understanding of the language.

CHN 103 Intermediate Chinese I Introduces more sophisticated grammatical concepts and vocabulary from daily life.

Seeks to foster greater fluency in utilizing communication skills in everyday situations

such as talking about the weather, asking directions, celebrating someone’s birthday, and seeing a doctor. Students begin to learn different strategies to express similar

ideas and feelings, thereby gaining a greater flexibility of expression.

CHN 104 Intermediate Chinese II Designed to further develop students’ communicative competence in aspects of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Through various activities and assignments,

students are expected to understand and conduct conversations concerning dating,

renting an apartment, sports, travel, and being at an airport. Students will be able to read simple texts related to the above topics and write essays with the more

sophisticated words and expressions learned in class.

FRENCH

FRN 101 Elementary French I

Designed to introduce the French language to students who have no previous

experience with the language. The course is communication-centered and develops oral, aural, reading, and writing skills concurrently. The active learning approach

emphasizes pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammatical structures in the context of improving students’ oral and written expression.

FRN 102 Elementary French II A continuation of French 101, this course is appropriate for students who have

previously studied French but are not prepared to resume study of the language at the intermediate level. The course emphasizes pronunciation, vocabulary building, and

practice of fundamental grammar points. The format of this course is designed to

improve students’ oral and written expression skills.

FRN 103 Intermediate French I Designed to further improve students’ oral and written communication skills through the introduction of more complex grammar points and the acquisition of more extensive

vocabulary. Class discussions and essay topics related to cultural and contemporary issues provide the opportunity for students to express themselves with more

sophisticated and individual style.

FRN 104 Intermediate French II Provides students with the opportunity to practice, in speaking and in writing, more complex and nuanced linguistic elements in order to achieve a more advanced level of

expression. Regular writing assignments and class discussions based on a variety of

texts enhance students’ ability to express themselves clearly and intelligently.

FRN 201 French Composition This course is designed to continue the development of students’ reading and writing skills, to improve their written expression in terms of both accuracy and content, and to

evolve a personal style of expression. The nuances of the language are examined

through analyses of texts from a variety of genres, with particular attention to stylistic techniques. Selected texts will guide the students to varied genres of writing, including

description, narration, and expression of opinions. The course will also comprise a review of the more complex grammatical structures; grammatical work will be closely

tied to the written expression. This course also introduces students to literary terminology, to the discipline of explication de texte, and to the techniques of literary

analysis. Conducted in French.

FRN 210 Conversational French This course is designed for students who aspire to engage in normal conversation with

confidence, ease, and near-native fluency. Since conversation does not follow a simple question/answer format but unfolds spontaneously, one’s contributions cannot be

prepared in advance. In this course students learn to listen actively, i.e. to listen for cues as well as for content and meaning, in order to participate appropriately and

intelligently. Classes are discussion-centered, based on readings and videos on cultural topics and other subjects of interest to students, and emphasize listening skills,

speech patterns and conversational strategies as well as intonation and pronunciation. Conducted in French.

FRN 212 French Civilization This course examines the development of French civilization from the perspective of the arts as both catalyst and mirror of the changes that transformed an occupied Roman

territory into a major political and cultural force, and culminates with a guided tour in French of the outstanding French collection at the Rhode Island School of Design

Museum. France’s respect for the past balanced with a vision for the future, a hallmark of France’s identity, is studied here through the arts from the stunning pre-historic cave

paintings at Lascaux, through the spectacular Gothic cathedrals, the luxurious châteaux of the Loire Valley, the architecture of Versailles as the earthly expression of the

perfect order of the universe (“une foi, un roi, une loi”), the human longing for liberty

and freedom of expression that led to the political and artistic Révolution, and the artistic movements of post-Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism and Post-Modernism.

Conducted in French. Prerequisites: French 201 and 210. Fulfills Fine Arts Core and Oral

Proficiency

FRN 304 French Culture In this course students examine contemporary French society through analysis and discussion of French customs, values, attitudes, expectations, and responses to situations

and events as presented in various media. Conducted in French. Pre-requisites: French

201 and 210.

FRN 307 French for Business Intended primarily for students considering careers in international business or foreign service. This course focuses on commercial, banking, and legal practices and

terminology, business letter writing and translation. Prerequisites: Two FRN courses at the 200-level or above.

FRN 311 Masterpieces of French Literature Recurring themes in French literature are studied through close reading of selected

literary masterpieces. Class discussions include examination of the relationship between

literary works and the historical and socio-cultural context in which they are produced, as well as the evolution of particular literary themes over the ages. Conducted in

English.

FRN 321 Readings in French and Francophone Literature I Close reading of selections from major works of the Middle Ages through the 18th

century with attention to the development of literary genres and to the socio-historical context in which they emerge. Includes oral and written work, explications de texte, and

an introduction to a variety of critical perspectives. Prerequisite: FRN 212. Fulfills Writing II Proficiency

FRN 322 Readings in French and Francophone Literature II Critical examination of selections from works of the major literary movements of the

19th, 20th, and 21st centuries with emphasis on developing students’ analytical skills. Includes oral and written work, explications de texte, and the study of critical theory.

Prerequisite: FRN 212. Fulfills Writing II Proficiency

FRN 370 Special Topics in Francophone Studies In-depth study of a particular topic not covered in existing course offerings. Topics will vary and may be drawn from current issues or other related areas of interest to

students (cinema, music, cultural studies, etc.). Prerequisites: May vary according to topic

but always include at least two courses at the 200-level or above.

FRN 401 French Poetry: Origins through the Age of Enlightenment A critical examination of the evolution of French poetry from the formal structures of the Middle Ages through the liberation of the 18th century post-Revolution/pre-

Romantic era. Prerequisites: FRN 321 and 322.

FRN 402 French Poetry: 19th through 21st Centuries A critical examination of major works of French poetry from early 19th century Romanticism through Symbolism and Surrealism to the modern day. Prerequisites: FRN

321 and 322.

FRN 403 French Theater: Origins through the Classical Age of Louis XIV A study of the emergence of theater as a genre, from the earliest jeux and farces of

the Middle Ages through the 17th century Classical Age and the major works of Molière, Comeille, and Racine. Prerequisites: FRN 321 and 322.

FRN 404 French Theater: From the Ancient Regime to the Absurd A critical examination of French theater as a political mode of expression and

instrument for social change from the post-Louis XIV era through the Theater of the

Absurd. Prerequisites: FRN 321 and 322.

FRN 405 French Novel: Origins through the Age of Enlightenment Reality masked as fiction is studied through close reading of the penetrating critiques

of contemporary society presented by the 17th century roman précieux and the 18th

century epistolary novel. Prerequisites: FRN 321 and 322.

FRN 406 French Novel: 19th, 20th, and 21st Centuries Exploration of the characteristics of the modern French novel that unveils the evolution of this genre as a political and cultural force. Prerequisites: FRN 321 and 322.

FRN 450 Internship in French Studies Offers French majors at the advanced level the opportunity to apply and deepen their knowledge of the major language/culture in a meaningful way outside the classroom

in a full immersion context, such as the French American School of Rhode Island or the

Alliance Française de Providence. Interns devote a minimum of 10 hours per week to supervised on-site responsibilities, and meet regularly with the faculty internship

advisor to discuss and evaluate the progress of the scholarly project that will emerge from the internship experience. Prerequisites: Department chairperson approval.

FRN 490 Independent Study Research in a selected area of French studies directed by a member of the

department. Topics will differ from regular course offerings and be arranged in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisites: Department chairperson approval.

GERMAN GER 101 Elementary German I Intended for students who have not had any experience with the German language. The fundamentals of German grammar necessary for everyday use of the language

are introduced as well as cultural material. Although the emphasis is on oral

proficiency, attention is given to reading and writing.

GER 102 Elementary German II A continuation of GER 101. Designed for students who have had prior exposure to German. Presents basic grammatical structures, reinforces and extends reading skills,

techniques for vocabulary building, and writing basic sentences and paragraphs. Emphasizeds intensive conversational practices and communication in context.

GER 103 Intermediate German I Intended for students who have learned the fundamentals of the German language

and wish to become more proficient in speaking, reading, and writing, and to gain

more knowledge of the culture. The course also includes a review of the fundamentals of German grammar.

GER 104 Intermediate German II Intended for students who have learned the fundamentals of the German language and wish to become more proficient in speaking, reading, and writing, and to gain

more knowledge of the culture. The course also includes a review of German

grammar.

GER 201 German Conversation I Intended for students who wish to improve their speaking ability in order to communicate more easily with native speakers of German. Everyday topics and short

literary selections are used for discussion. Students prepare and present dialogues in German.

GER 202 German Conversation II Intended for students who wish to improve their fluency in German. Students prepare

and present oral reports, lead discussions, practice speech patterns, and build

vocabulary.

GER 370 Special Topics in German Studies Provides students with the opportunity for independent, in-depth study of a particular topic. Topics vary and may be drawn from current events, literary works, art, music,

and other themes. Prerequisite: Two GER courses at the 200-level.

ITALIAN ITA 101 Elementary Italian I The course covers the basics of Italian language and culture using a communicative

approach through exercises on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Cultural readings will include specific topics such as the Italian family, Italian education,

geography, literature, and film. This course also intends to develop students’ knowledge of the Italian language and prepare them for study-abroad.

ITA 102 Elementary Italian II A continuation of the material introduced in Italian 101. New vocabulary, irregular verbs, past tenses, and the present subjunctive. Special attention is given to essential

elements of Italian structures, vocabulary, and aspects of Italian culture. Aural

comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing are stressed in that order. This course also intends to further develop students’ knowledge of the Italian language and

prepare them for study-abroad.

ITA 103 Intermediate Italian I The chief goals of the course are to expand vocabulary and conversational skills, strengthen grammar, and learn about the life and culture of everyday Italy. Develops

language skills for communication with increasing emphasis on reading and writing in the context of Italian culture through the Internet and film. This course also intends to

further develop students’ knowledge of the Italian language and prepare them for

study-abroad.

ITA 104 Intermediate Italian II A continuation of the material introduced in Italian 103. This course seeks to reinforce

and expand students’ linguistic and cultural proficiency at a more advanced level

through writing and class discussion. This course also intends to further develop students’ intermediate knowledge of the Italian language and prepare them for study-

abroad.

ITA 201 Italian Composition This course focuses on developing skills in both spoken and written Italian and is designed for students who have already learned the fundamentals of grammar. Topics

for compositions, class discussions and oral reports are based on short literary texts as well as journalistic articles, music, and film.

ITA 210 Conversational Italian Course provides conversational practice in Italian to develop speaking fluency. Content includes specially designed exercises in pronunciation, stress and rhythm, and

vocabulary development. Class activities include oral presentations and class discussion by examining texts from various media: film, literature, music, television.

ITA 212 Italian Civilization A study of the Italy of today through a look at its past in art, history, film and popular culture. A multidisciplinary examination of Italian Civilization from its beginnings in

antiquity until the present. Includes a visit to the Rhode Island School of Design and

other area museums or galleries. Affords extensive practice in speaking, reading, and writing in Italian. Prerequisites: ITA 201 and 210.

ITA 321 Survey of Italian Literature I An examination of major movements in Italian literary, cultural, political, and

intellectual history, from medieval times through the 16th century. Includes poetry, epics, treatises, and theatrical excerpts. Texts will be analyzed in their cultural and historical

context; authors include St. Francis, Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio. Students will evaluate major themes through a variety of oral and written assignments.

Prerequisite: ITA 212

ITA 322 Survey of Italian Literature II An examination of major movements in Italian literary, cultural, political, and

intellectual history, from the 17th century to present. Explores the development of literary styles and genres from the Baroque through contemporary writings. Students

will evaluate major themes through a variety of oral and written assignments.

Prerequisite: ITA 212.

ITA 370 Special Topics in Italian Topics will vary and may be drawn from current issues or other related areas of interest to students (cinema, music, cultural studies, etc.). Prerequisites: May vary

according to topic but always include at least two courses at the 200-level or above.

ITA 401 Risorgimento: Unification and Romanticism Provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the literature of the years of

the unification of Italy in the mid -1800s. Attention is given to the progression of Neoclassicism and Romanticism as evidenced in the works of authors such as Foscolo,

Leopardi, and Manzoni. Prerequisites: ITA 321 and 322.

ITA 403 Modern Italian Literature: The Early 1900s An intensive survey of Italian literature from the beginning of the 1900s with Decadence and Futurism to the literature of the Fascist years in the 1940s. Attention

will be paid especially to major writers such as Pirandello, Svevo, Ungaretti, and

Montale. The course emphasizes the historical evolution of literary forms, themes, and genres. Prerequisites: ITA 321 and 322.

ITA 404 Modern Italian Literature: 1950-Present A study of the icons of modern Italian literature and culture, with special attention

given to 20th century novelists. This course investigates how Italian writers have negotiated two apparently independent postwar traditions: the aesthetic of realism

(which purports to show Italian society and landscape without embellishments) and that search for beauty and style which has historically characterized Italian civilization.

Special focus in this course will be given to the contribution of women novelists such as

Natalia Ginzburg and Elena Ferrante. Prerequisites: ITA 321 and 322.

ITA 405 Italian Cinema Analysis of films from World War II to the present. Themes in Italian cinema: literary adaptation, neorealism, a single auteur or period, representations of fascism,

industrialization, red/black terrorism, north/south difference, gender, immigration. Lectures and discussion in English. Films in Italian with English subtitles.

ITA 490 Independent Study Research in selected areas of Italian studies not found in regular course offerings and

arranged in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: Department chairperson

approval.

SPANISH SPN 101 Elementary Spanish I The first semester of four consecutive courses designed to develop fluency and

accuracy in the Spanish language. The course is communication-centered and develops oral, aural, reading and writing skills concurrently. The active learning approach

emphasizes pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammatical structures in the context of improving students’ communicative proficiency. This course is for students who have not

previously studied Spanish.

SPN 102 Elementary Spanish II The second semester of four consecutive courses designed to develop fluency and

accuracy in the Spanish language. Through a continued communication-centered approach, this course emphasizes pronunciation, vocabulary building, and practice of

fundamental grammar points. This course is designed to help students develop skills for more independent communicative proficiency.

SPN 103 Intermediate Spanish I The third semester of four consecutive courses designed to develop fluency and accuracy in the Spanish language. This course is designed to review, reinforce, and

consolidate the linguistic structures students need for independent and creative communication. Class discussions and essay topics related to cultural and contemporary

issues provide the opportunity to deepen student understanding of linguistic and cultural nuances.

SPN 104 Intermediate Spanish II The fourth semester of four consecutive courses designed to develop fluency and

accuracy in the Spanish language. Provides students with the opportunity to practice, in speaking and in writing, more complex and nuanced linguistic elements in order to

achieve a more advanced level of communicative proficiency. Projects and class

discussions will enable students to deepen their understanding of Hispanic cultures.

SPN 105 Spanish for Business Communications I This intermediate level course is specifically designed for students of business to communicate with business professionals in the Spanish-speaking world. This course will

help students develop cultural competency while reinforcing their command of the Spanish language. This course is similar enough in content to SPN 103 that students are

not permitted to take both concurrently or sequentially for credit. Prerequisite: SPN 102 or placement test.

SPN 106 Spanish for Business Communications II This intermediate language emphasizes cultural and linguistic competence in business settings in the Spanish-speaking world. By the end of the semester, students will be

able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, in a Spanish-speaking business environment. This course is similar enough in content to SPN 104 that students

are not permitted to take both concurrently or sequentially for credit. Prerequisite: SPN 103 or SPN 105 or placement test.

SPN 201 Spanish Composition Development of critical reading and writing skills, with emphasis on accuracy of

expression and development of personal style. Designed to help students become

familiar with authentic texts written in different styles and develop the ability to produce different rhetorical modes including description, narration, exposition,

argumentative essay, and others.

SPN 205 Spanish for Heritage Speakers Designed for bilingual English/Spanish students that have little or no formal training in the Spanish language. The course emphasizes the enhancement of writing, reading,

and vocabulary. Students will also learn more about their cultural heritage as well as about the different groups of Latinxs/Hispanics and their many contributions to life in

the United States. Prerequisites: Placement test and/or instructor consent.

SPN 210 Conversational Spanish Designed for students who aspire to engage in conversation with confidence, ease, and cultural competency. Classes are discussion-centered, based on readings and films on

topics of interest to students, and emphasized listening skills, intonation, pronunciation, speech patterns, and conversational strategies.

SPN 212 Hispanic Civilization This course surveys the cultural history of Spain and Spanish America through an examination of the arts as a means of access to these civilizations. The painting,

sculpture, and architecture of Spain and Spanish America will be analyzed not only as aesthetic expressions, but as instruments of political, philosophical, and religious

worldviews. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPN 201 and 210

SPN 305 The Hispanic Short Story A study of the key authors and representative examples of the Spanish and Spanish American short story situation them in their literary, historical and cultural contexts.

Some of the themes examined throughout the course will include political resistance, the

fantastic, popular culture and gender relations. Prerequisites: At least two courses at the 200-leel or prior consultation with the chair.

SPN 309 Hispanic Caribbean Literature and Culture This course introduces students to the Hispanic Caribbean focusing on the literature,

culture, and history of Cuba, Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic by means of a wide range of genres (short story, poetry, novel, film and music) and periods of production.

Readings and discussions will address topics such as race, identity, gender, bilingualism and citizenship, among others. Prerequisites: At least two courses at the 200-level or

above or prior consultation with the Chair of the Department.

SPN 310 Spanish Phonetics The aim of this course is to master Spanish pronunciation through the study of sounds and prosodic features such as intonation and stress. Students will become aware of the

similarities and differences between English and Spanish pronunciation through the analysis of authentic native speech samples. Prerequisites: SPN 201 and 210

SPN 314 Voices of the Spanish Speaking World in the United States This course helps develop critical awareness about the interaction between language,

individual, and society in the context of the use of Spanish in the U.S. Among other topics, it examines varieties of Spanish spoken in other countries, Spanish in contact

with English, language maintenance and loss, and language attitudes. Prerequisites:

SPN 201/SPN 205 and/or instructor consent

SPN 321 Survey of Spanish Literature Traces the development of Spanish literature from the Middle Ages through the 21st century. Representative writers, together with the main tenets of literary movements,

will receive special emphasis. Attention will be given to the cultural and historical ambience in which each work emerges. Students will read works in prose, verse,

drama, and essay. Prerequisite: SPN 212

SPN 322 Survey of Spanish American Literature This course examines some of the most important Spanish American cultural and

literary periods, authors, and works. Spanning from the “conquest,” the colonial period, and the Independence movements, this course will provide an overview of the

development of literature of the continent through the present day. Prerequisite: SPN 212

SPN 325 Smells like Teen Spirit: The Hispanic Novel of Formation Investigates the Bildungsroman throughout the Hispanic world. Attention will be paid to

how the novel of individual formation reflects and responds to notions of social and national development. Using important examples of the genre from Spain and Latin

America, students will explore the creation of a coherent self in literary texts. Prerequisite: SPN 321

SPN 326 The Dramatic and Poetic World of Frederico García Lorca Investigates the aesthetics of the Andalusian writer, Frederico García Lorca. Students will analyze Lorca’s writings and participate in discussions that include the author’s role

within the Spanish avant-garde, the relationship between his work and literary tradition – particularly the Spanish Golden Age – and the conflict between reason and

passion prevalent in his literary cosmos. Prerequisite: SPN 321

SPN 370 Special Topics In-depth study of a particular topic not covered in existing course offerings. Topics will vary and may be drawn from current issues or other related areas of interest to

students (cinema, music, cultural studies, etc.). Prerequisites: Varies according to topic,

but always includes at least two SPN courses at the 200-level or above.

SPN 401 Spanish Literature of the Golden Age: The Renaissance Focuses on the Renaissance outlook in Golden Age Spain as reflected in the literary genres of chivalric romance, picaresque and pastoral novels, and poetry of the mystic

and lyric traditions. Major selections from Cervantes’ Don Quijote and his shorter novels, the novelas ejemplares, will be read and analyzed from the perspective of the

sociopolitical and theological debates of the 16th century. Prerequisites: SPN 321 and 322.

SPN 402 Spanish Literature of the Golden Age: 17th Century Spain on the Stage Concentrates on playwrights such as Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina, and Calderón,

exploring the historical and cultural conditions underlying 17th century Spanish theater. Designed to please a paying popular and courtly audience, Spanish drama shaped a

collective identity while projecting conflict between personal desire and conformity. Analyzes issues of gender, identity, global expansion, scientific discovery, and the

tensions of a multicultural society. Prerequisites: SPN 321 and 322

SPN 403 The Spanish Novel of the 19th Century A critical study of the literary movements of costumbrismo, realism, and naturalism. Special attention will be given to the novels of Alarcón, Clarín, Galdós, Pardo Bazán,

and Valera. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPN 321 and 322.

SPN 405 Contemporary Hispanic Poetry A critical examination of major works of Hispanic poetry from early 20th century avant-garde movements and modernism through the present day. Prerequisites: SPN

321 and 322.

SPN 406 Contemporary Spanish Prose An approach to post-war narrative in Spain, with emphasis on the techniques of the “novel,” particularly in its relationship to European and Latin American models of the

genre. Authors include Cela, Fernández Cubas, Juan Goytisolo, Laforet, Llamazares, and others. Prerequisites: SPN 321 and 322.

SPN 407 Twentieth-Century Spanish Drama This course examines the main dramatic tendencies in 20th century Spain. Attention will

be devoted to key theatrical development within the context of philosophical

(existentialism), social (neo-realism), and aesthetic (the theatre of the absurd, postmodernism) tendencies underlying much of Western thought during the 20th

century. Arrabal, Buero Vallejo, Gala, Lorca, Sastre, and Valle-Inclán are among the authors included. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPN 321 and 322

SPN 408 Contemporary Spanish-American Novel Critical reading and discussion of contemporary Spanish-American fiction writers of the

mid-1960s to the present. Prerequisites: SPN 321 and 322.

SPN 410 Spanish Applied Linguistics

Introduces students to the theory and development of the field of Spanish second language acquisition and pedagogy. The course emphasizes and analyzes difficulties

English-native speakers encounter while learning Spanish. It also seeks to foster an exchange of ideas through the discussion of current publications related to the field of

Spanish second language acquisition. Prerequisites: At least two 300-level SPN courses

or above.

SPN 417 Spanish-American Literature A critical examination of themes, topics, and authors not otherwise covered in traditional genre or period courses. Readings will vary but will focus on marginalized

groups such as women writers, Afro-Hispanic, and indigenous literature written in genres such as the essay, testimonio, chronicle, drama, and poetry. Prerequisites: SPN

321 and 322.

SPN 418 Spanish-American Novel This course studies the development of the Spanish American novel from its inception

through 1950 while also focusing on issues of colonization, political, economic, and cultural independence, identity, gender, and race. Prerequisites: SPN 321 and 322.

SPN 450 Internship in Hispanic Studies Offers majors at the advanced level the opportunity to apply and deepen their

knowledge of the major language/culture in a meaningful way outside the classroom

in a full immersion context. Interns devote a minimum of 10 hours per week to supervised on-site responsibilities and meet regularly with the faculty advisor to discuss

the progress of the scholarly project that will emerge from the internship experience. Prerequisite: Department chairperson approval.

SPN 480 Capstone Seminar in Hispanic Studies Offers graduating majors an opportunity to focus in a comprehensive way on a specific time period or theme in the history of the Hispanic world. The subject matter,

theories, methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches presented in previous classes will be integrated in order to emphasize the connections between the Spanish,

Spanish American, and Latinx populations. Prerequisites: SPN 321 and 322.

SPN 490 Independent Study Research in a selected area of Hispanic studies directed by a member of the department. Topic will differ from regular course offerings and be arranged in

consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: Department chairperson approval.